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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.36, 1,661.04 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.36, 1,661.04 and 457.92 is: 686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.36 : 1,661.04 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.36/1,661.04 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.36x = 1,661.04 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.36x = 760,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,623.44/1,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.88

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