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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.67, 1,661.30 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.67, 1,661.30 and 458.46 is: 687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.67 : 1,661.30 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.67/1,661.30 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.67x = 1,661.30 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.67x = 761,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,639.60/1,107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.61

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