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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.57, 1,654.09 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.57, 1,654.09 and 453.50 is: 679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.57 : 1,654.09 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.57/1,654.09 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.57x = 1,654.09 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.57x = 750,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,129.82/1,103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.73

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