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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.21, 1,660.82 and 457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.21, 1,660.82 and 457.93 is: 686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.21 : 1,660.82 = 457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.21/1,660.82 = 457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.21x = 1,660.82 × 457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.21x = 760,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,539.30/1,107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.90

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