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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.58, 1,660.11 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.58, 1,660.11 and 326.55 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.58 : 1,660.11 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.58/1,660.11 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.58x = 1,660.11 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.58x = 542,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,108.92/1,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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