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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.50, 1,659.30 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.50, 1,659.30 and 403.54 is: 605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.50 : 1,659.30 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.50/1,659.30 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.50x = 1,659.30 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.50x = 669,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,593.92/1,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.15

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