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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.28, 1,653.62 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.28, 1,653.62 and 453.48 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.28 : 1,653.62 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.28/1,653.62 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.28x = 1,653.62 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.28x = 749,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,883.60/1,102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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