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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.79, 1,660.18 and 457.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.79, 1,660.18 and 457.57 is: 686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.79 : 1,660.18 = 457.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.79/1,660.18 = 457.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.79x = 1,660.18 × 457.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.79x = 759,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,648.56/1,106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.35

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