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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.28, 1,660.56 and 458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.28, 1,660.56 and 458.20 is: 687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.28 : 1,660.56 = 458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.28/1,660.56 = 458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.28x = 1,660.56 × 458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.28x = 760,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,868.59/1,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.15

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