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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.81, 1,656.48 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.81, 1,656.48 and 454.55 is: 682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.81 : 1,656.48 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.81/1,656.48 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.81x = 1,656.48 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.81x = 752,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,946.96/1,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.13

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