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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.82, 1,660.42 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.82, 1,660.42 and 457.20 is: 685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.82 : 1,660.42 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.82/1,660.42 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.82x = 1,660.42 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.82x = 759,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,144.02/1,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.88

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