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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.02, 1,659.45 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.02, 1,659.45 and 457.40 is: 685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.02 : 1,659.45 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.02/1,659.45 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.02x = 1,659.45 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.02x = 759,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,032.43/1,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.65

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