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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.22, 1,656.69 and 455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.22, 1,656.69 and 455.14 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.22 : 1,656.69 = 455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.22/1,656.69 = 455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.22x = 1,656.69 × 455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.22x = 754,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,025.89/1,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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