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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.46, 1,659.66 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.46, 1,659.66 and 336.96 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.46 : 1,659.66 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.46/1,659.66 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.46x = 1,659.66 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.46x = 559,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,239.03/1,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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