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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.63, 1,662.19 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.63, 1,662.19 and 458.35 is: 687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.63 : 1,662.19 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.63/1,662.19 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.63x = 1,662.19 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.63x = 761,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,859.49/1,107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.83

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