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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.42, 1,661.52 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.42, 1,661.52 and 457.98 is: 687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.42 : 1,661.52 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.42/1,661.52 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.42x = 1,661.52 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.42x = 760,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,942.93/1,107.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.13

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