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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.88, 1,655.87 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.88, 1,655.87 and 445.80 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.88 : 1,655.87 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.88/1,655.87 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.88x = 1,655.87 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.88x = 738,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,186.85/1,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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