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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.51, 1,660.65 and 457.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.51, 1,660.65 and 457.89 is: 686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.51 : 1,660.65 = 457.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.51/1,660.65 = 457.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.51x = 1,660.65 × 457.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.51x = 760,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,395.03/1,107.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.58

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