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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.52, 1,659.79 and 284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.52, 1,659.79 and 284.77 is: 427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.52 : 1,659.79 = 284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.52/1,659.79 = 284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.52x = 1,659.79 × 284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.52x = 472,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,662.90/1,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.16

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