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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.49, 1,655.24 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.49, 1,655.24 and 454.23 is: 681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.49 : 1,655.24 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.49/1,655.24 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.49x = 1,655.24 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.49x = 751,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,857.39/1,103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.35

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