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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.84, 1,653.88 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.84, 1,653.88 and 453.24 is: 679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.84 : 1,653.88 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.84/1,653.88 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.84x = 1,653.88 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.84x = 749,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,604.57/1,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.70

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