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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.94, 1,657.40 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.94, 1,657.40 and 455.22 is: 682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.94 : 1,657.40 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.94/1,657.40 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.94x = 1,657.40 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.94x = 754,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,479.35/1,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.82

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