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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.48, 1,657.33 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.48, 1,657.33 and 455.67 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.48 : 1,657.33 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.48/1,657.33 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.48x = 1,657.33 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.48x = 755,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,194.42/1,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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