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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.36, 1,654.11 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.36, 1,654.11 and 453.12 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.36 : 1,654.11 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.36/1,654.11 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.36x = 1,654.11 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.36x = 749,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,510.32/1,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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