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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.73, 1,660.10 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.73, 1,660.10 and 457.52 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.73 : 1,660.10 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.73/1,660.10 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.73x = 1,660.10 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.73x = 759,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,518.36/1,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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