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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.84, 1,659.88 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.84, 1,659.88 and 457.24 is: 685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.84 : 1,659.88 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.84/1,659.88 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.84x = 1,659.88 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.84x = 758,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,963.53/1,106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.70

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