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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.81, 1,660.98 and 457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.81, 1,660.98 and 457.55 is: 686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.81 : 1,660.98 = 457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.81/1,660.98 = 457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.81x = 1,660.98 × 457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.81x = 759,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,981.40/1,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.64

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