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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.86, 1,658.97 and 456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.86, 1,658.97 and 456.66 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.86 : 1,658.97 = 456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.86/1,658.97 = 456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.86x = 1,658.97 × 456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.86x = 757,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,585.24/1,105.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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