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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.68, 1,654.92 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.68, 1,654.92 and 453.68 is: 680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.68 : 1,654.92 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.68/1,654.92 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.68x = 1,654.92 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.68x = 750,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,804.11/1,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.27

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