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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.78, 1,661.68 and 458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.78, 1,661.68 and 458.26 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.78 : 1,661.68 = 458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.78/1,661.68 = 458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.78x = 1,661.68 × 458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.78x = 761,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,481.48/1,107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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