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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.50, 1,660.11 and 456.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.50, 1,660.11 and 456.88 is: 685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.50 : 1,660.11 = 456.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.50/1,660.11 = 456.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.50x = 1,660.11 × 456.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.50x = 758,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,471.06/1,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.47

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