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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.56, 1,659.03 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.56, 1,659.03 and 375.94 is: 563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.56 : 1,659.03 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.56/1,659.03 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.56x = 1,659.03 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.56x = 623,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,695.74/1,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.63

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