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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.05, 1,655.18 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.05, 1,655.18 and 453.85 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.05 : 1,655.18 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.05/1,655.18 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.05x = 1,655.18 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.05x = 751,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,201.17/1,103.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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