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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.99, 1,654.49 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.99, 1,654.49 and 453.73 is: 680.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.99 : 1,654.49 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.99/1,654.49 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.99x = 1,654.49 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.99x = 750,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,691.75/1,102.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.60

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