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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.42, 1,661.16 and 457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.42, 1,661.16 and 457.70 is: 686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.42 : 1,661.16 = 457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.42/1,661.16 = 457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.42x = 1,661.16 × 457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.42x = 760,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,312.93/1,107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.56

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