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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.72 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.72 and 376.16 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.42 : 1,659.72 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.42/1,659.72 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.42x = 1,659.72 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.42x = 624,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,320.28/1,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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