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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.49, 1,659.72 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.49, 1,659.72 and 284.75 is: 427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.49 : 1,659.72 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.49/1,659.72 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.49x = 1,659.72 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.49x = 472,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,604.26/1,106.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.12

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