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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.62, 1,661.45 and 457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.62, 1,661.45 and 457.90 is: 686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.62 : 1,661.45 = 457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.62/1,661.45 = 457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.62x = 1,661.45 × 457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.62x = 760,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,777.96/1,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.86

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