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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.78, 1,659.45 and 620.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.78, 1,659.45 and 620.15 is: 929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.78 : 1,659.45 = 620.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.78/1,659.45 = 620.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.78x = 1,659.45 × 620.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.78x = 1,029,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,107.92/1,106.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.82

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