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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.52, 1,653.80 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.52, 1,653.80 and 453.20 is: 679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.52 : 1,653.80 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.52/1,653.80 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.52x = 1,653.80 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.52x = 749,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,502.16/1,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.81

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