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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.76, 1,657.28 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.76, 1,657.28 and 455.44 is: 683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.76 : 1,657.28 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.76/1,657.28 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.76x = 1,657.28 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.76x = 754,791.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,791.60/1,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.22

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