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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.92, 1,656.30 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.92, 1,656.30 and 455.20 is: 682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.92 : 1,656.30 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.92/1,656.30 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.92x = 1,656.30 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.92x = 753,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,947.76/1,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.97

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