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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.88, 1,657.12 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.88, 1,657.12 and 446.72 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.88 : 1,657.12 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.88/1,657.12 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.88x = 1,657.12 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.88x = 740,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,272.51/1,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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