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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.86, 1,660.47 and 457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.86, 1,660.47 and 457.66 is: 686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.86 : 1,660.47 = 457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.86/1,660.47 = 457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.86x = 1,660.47 × 457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.86x = 759,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,930.70/1,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.56

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