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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.17, 1,659.69 and 456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.17, 1,659.69 and 456.75 is: 685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.17 : 1,659.69 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.17/1,659.69 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.17x = 1,659.69 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.17x = 758,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,063.41/1,106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.30

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