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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.68, 1,655.80 and 445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.68, 1,655.80 and 445.60 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.68 : 1,655.80 = 445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.68/1,655.80 = 445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.68x = 1,655.80 × 445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.68x = 737,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,824.48/1,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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