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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.46, 1,659.83 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.46, 1,659.83 and 522.06 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.46 : 1,659.83 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.46/1,659.83 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.46x = 1,659.83 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.46x = 866,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,530.85/1,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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