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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.74, 1,657.06 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.74, 1,657.06 and 455.02 is: 682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.74 : 1,657.06 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.74/1,657.06 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.74x = 1,657.06 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.74x = 753,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,990.16/1,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.51

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