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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.15, 1,660.86 and 458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.15, 1,660.86 and 458.34 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.15 : 1,660.86 = 458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.15/1,660.86 = 458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.15x = 1,660.86 × 458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.15x = 761,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,238.57/1,107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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