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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.23, 1,654.85 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.23, 1,654.85 and 454.02 is: 681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.23 : 1,654.85 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.23/1,654.85 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.23x = 1,654.85 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.23x = 751,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,335.00/1,103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.03

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