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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.19, 1,659.87 and 457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.19, 1,659.87 and 457.17 is: 685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.19 : 1,659.87 = 457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.19/1,659.87 = 457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.19x = 1,659.87 × 457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.19x = 758,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,842.77/1,107.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.38

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