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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.22, 1,659.30 and 456.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.22, 1,659.30 and 456.47 is: 684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.22 : 1,659.30 = 456.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.22/1,659.30 = 456.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.22x = 1,659.30 × 456.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.22x = 757,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,420.67/1,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.69

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