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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.54, 1,657.11 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.54, 1,657.11 and 455.12 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.54 : 1,657.11 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.54/1,657.11 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.54x = 1,657.11 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.54x = 754,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,180.98/1,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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