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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.45, 1,658.51 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.45, 1,658.51 and 412.82 is: 618.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.45 : 1,658.51 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.45/1,658.51 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.45x = 1,658.51 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.45x = 684,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,657.81/1,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.79

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