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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.28, 1,661.12 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.28, 1,661.12 and 458.48 is: 687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.28 : 1,661.12 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.28/1,661.12 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.28x = 1,661.12 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.28x = 761,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,590.30/1,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.80

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