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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.02, 1,661.52 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.02, 1,661.52 and 457.86 is: 687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.02 : 1,661.52 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.02/1,661.52 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.02x = 1,661.52 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.02x = 760,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,743.55/1,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.20

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