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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.54, 1,659.43 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.54, 1,659.43 and 326.34 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.54 : 1,659.43 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.54/1,659.43 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.54x = 1,659.43 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.54x = 541,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,530.74/1,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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