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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.75, 1,660.14 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.75, 1,660.14 and 457.04 is: 685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.75 : 1,660.14 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.75/1,660.14 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.75x = 1,660.14 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.75x = 758,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,754.54/1,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.57

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