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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.45, 1,659.82 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.45, 1,659.82 and 375.83 is: 563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.45 : 1,659.82 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.45/1,659.82 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.45x = 1,659.82 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.45x = 623,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,800.91/1,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.79

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