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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.04, 1,660.92 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.04, 1,660.92 and 458.08 is: 687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.04 : 1,660.92 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.04/1,660.92 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.04x = 1,660.92 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.04x = 760,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,834.23/1,107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.27

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