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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.01, 1,660.72 and 457.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.01, 1,660.72 and 457.39 is: 686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.01 : 1,660.72 = 457.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.01/1,660.72 = 457.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.01x = 1,660.72 × 457.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.01x = 759,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,596.72/1,107.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.17

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