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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.73, 1,660.13 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.73, 1,660.13 and 285.02 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.73 : 1,660.13 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.73/1,660.13 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.73x = 1,660.13 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.73x = 473,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,167.82/1,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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