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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.66, 1,655.90 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.66, 1,655.90 and 455.94 is: 683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.66 : 1,655.90 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.66/1,655.90 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.66x = 1,655.90 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.66x = 754,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,991.05/1,104.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.46

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