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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.06, 1,660.80 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.06, 1,660.80 and 457.80 is: 686.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.06 : 1,660.80 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.06/1,660.80 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.06x = 1,660.80 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.06x = 760,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,314.24/1,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.79

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