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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.52, 1,662.30 and 458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.52, 1,662.30 and 458.30 is: 687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.52 : 1,662.30 = 458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.52/1,662.30 = 458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.52x = 1,662.30 × 458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.52x = 761,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,832.09/1,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.87

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