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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.44, 1,659.66 and 1,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.44, 1,659.66 and 1,048.12 is: 1,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.44 : 1,659.66 = 1,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.44/1,659.66 = 1,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.44x = 1,659.66 × 1,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.44x = 1,739,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,522.84/1,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.18

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