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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.72, 1,660.22 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.72, 1,660.22 and 376.12 is: 564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.72 : 1,660.22 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.72/1,660.22 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.72x = 1,660.22 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.72x = 624,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,441.95/1,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.23

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