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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.58, 1,661.10 and 458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.58, 1,661.10 and 458.50 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.58 : 1,661.10 = 458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.58/1,661.10 = 458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.58x = 1,661.10 × 458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.58x = 761,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,614.35/1,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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