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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.93, 1,657.49 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.93, 1,657.49 and 455.67 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.93 : 1,657.49 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.93/1,657.49 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.93x = 1,657.49 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.93x = 755,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,268.47/1,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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