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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.20, 1,658.03 and 456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.20, 1,658.03 and 456.13 is: 683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.20 : 1,658.03 = 456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.20/1,658.03 = 456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.20x = 1,658.03 × 456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.20x = 756,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,268.93/1,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.67

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