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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.75, 1,660.22 and 337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.75, 1,660.22 and 337.25 is: 505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.75 : 1,660.22 = 337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.75/1,660.22 = 337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.75x = 1,660.22 × 337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.75x = 559,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,909.20/1,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.90

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