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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.23, 1,654.53 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.23, 1,654.53 and 453.81 is: 680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.23 : 1,654.53 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.23/1,654.53 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.23x = 1,654.53 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.23x = 750,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,842.26/1,103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.59

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