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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.80, 1,660.32 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.80, 1,660.32 and 457.44 is: 686.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.80 : 1,660.32 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.80/1,660.32 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.80x = 1,660.32 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.80x = 759,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,496.78/1,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.21

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