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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.50, 1,654.49 and 453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.50, 1,654.49 and 453.22 is: 680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.50 : 1,654.49 = 453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.50/1,654.49 = 453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.50x = 1,654.49 × 453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.50x = 749,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,844.95/1,102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.13

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