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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.78 and 529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.42, 1,659.78 and 529.28 is: 793.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.42 : 1,659.78 = 529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.42/1,659.78 = 529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.42x = 1,659.78 × 529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.42x = 878,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,488.36/1,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.99

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