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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.52, 1,660.08 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.52, 1,660.08 and 457.32 is: 686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.52 : 1,660.08 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.52/1,660.08 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.52x = 1,660.08 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.52x = 759,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,187.79/1,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.10

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