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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,655.93 and 454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,655.93 and 454.95 is: 681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,655.93 = 454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,655.93 = 454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,655.93 × 454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 753,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,358.21/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.91

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