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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.81, 1,660.38 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.81, 1,660.38 and 337.21 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.81 : 1,660.38 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.81/1,660.38 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.81x = 1,660.38 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.81x = 559,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,895.05/1,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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