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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.64, 1,659.93 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.64, 1,659.93 and 337.14 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.64 : 1,659.93 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.64/1,659.93 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.64x = 1,659.93 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.64x = 559,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,628.80/1,106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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