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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.80, 1,657.68 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.80, 1,657.68 and 455.68 is: 683.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.80 : 1,657.68 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.80/1,657.68 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.80x = 1,657.68 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.80x = 755,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,371.62/1,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.72

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