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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.61, 1,659.79 and 448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.61, 1,659.79 and 448.78 is: 673.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.61 : 1,659.79 = 448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.61/1,659.79 = 448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.61x = 1,659.79 × 448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.61x = 744,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,887.29/1,106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.12

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