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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.28, 1,656.62 and 455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.28, 1,656.62 and 455.48 is: 683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.28 : 1,656.62 = 455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.28/1,656.62 = 455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.28x = 1,656.62 × 455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.28x = 754,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,557.28/1,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.30

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