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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.68, 1,523.88 and 1,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.68, 1,523.88 and 1,082.38 is: 1,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.68 : 1,523.88 = 1,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.68/1,523.88 = 1,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.68x = 1,523.88 × 1,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.68x = 1,649,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,417.23/1,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.42

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