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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.32, 1,658.22 and 456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.32, 1,658.22 and 456.26 is: 683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.32 : 1,658.22 = 456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.32/1,658.22 = 456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.32x = 1,658.22 × 456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.32x = 756,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,579.46/1,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.87

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