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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.28, 1,657.35 and 455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.28, 1,657.35 and 455.47 is: 683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.28 : 1,657.35 = 455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.28/1,657.35 = 455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.28x = 1,657.35 × 455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.28x = 754,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,873.20/1,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.59

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