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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.99, 1,660.49 and 457.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.99, 1,660.49 and 457.73 is: 686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.99 : 1,660.49 = 457.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.99/1,660.49 = 457.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.99x = 1,660.49 × 457.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.99x = 760,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,056.09/1,106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.60

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