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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.43, 1,659.80 and 376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.43, 1,659.80 and 376.21 is: 564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.43 : 1,659.80 = 376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.43/1,659.80 = 376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.43x = 1,659.80 × 376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.43x = 624,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,433.36/1,106.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.37

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