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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.97, 1,660.55 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.97, 1,660.55 and 285.23 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.97 : 1,660.55 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.97/1,660.55 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.97x = 1,660.55 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.97x = 473,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,641.40/1,106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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