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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.34, 1,661.03 and 457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.34, 1,661.03 and 457.66 is: 686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.34 : 1,661.03 = 457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.34/1,661.03 = 457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.34x = 1,661.03 × 457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.34x = 760,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,186.99/1,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.50

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