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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.92, 1,658.94 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.92, 1,658.94 and 457.30 is: 685.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.92 : 1,658.94 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.92/1,658.94 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.92x = 1,658.94 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.92x = 758,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,633.26/1,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.36

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