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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.94, 1,660.40 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.94, 1,660.40 and 285.22 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.94 : 1,660.40 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.94/1,660.40 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.94x = 1,660.40 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.94x = 473,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,579.29/1,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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