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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.54, 1,660.11 and 457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.54, 1,660.11 and 457.12 is: 685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.54 : 1,660.11 = 457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.54/1,660.11 = 457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.54x = 1,660.11 × 457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.54x = 758,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,869.48/1,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.80

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