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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.50, 1,656.75 and 454.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.50, 1,656.75 and 454.78 is: 682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.50 : 1,656.75 = 454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.50/1,656.75 = 454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.50x = 1,656.75 × 454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.50x = 753,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,460.54/1,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.17

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