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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.58, 1,655.88 and 454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.58, 1,655.88 and 454.90 is: 681.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.58 : 1,655.88 = 454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.58/1,655.88 = 454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.58x = 1,655.88 × 454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.58x = 753,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,259.81/1,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.94

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