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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.04, 1,659.36 and 456.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.04, 1,659.36 and 456.62 is: 685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.04 : 1,659.36 = 456.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.04/1,659.36 = 456.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.04x = 1,659.36 × 456.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.04x = 757,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,688.67/1,106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.05

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