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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.60, 1,657.02 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.60, 1,657.02 and 455.24 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.60 : 1,657.02 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.60/1,657.02 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.60x = 1,657.02 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.60x = 754,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,341.78/1,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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