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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.38, 1,657.95 and 457.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.38, 1,657.95 and 457.57 is: 685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.38 : 1,657.95 = 457.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.38/1,657.95 = 457.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.38x = 1,657.95 × 457.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.38x = 758,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,628.18/1,106.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.69

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