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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.02, 1,659.26 and 457.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.02, 1,659.26 and 457.21 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.02 : 1,659.26 = 457.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.02/1,659.26 = 457.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.02x = 1,659.26 × 457.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.02x = 758,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,630.26/1,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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