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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.27, 1,660.91 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.27, 1,660.91 and 458.46 is: 687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.27 : 1,660.91 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.27/1,660.91 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.27x = 1,660.91 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.27x = 761,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,458.51/1,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.69

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