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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.99, 1,657.55 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.99, 1,657.55 and 455.50 is: 683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.99 : 1,657.55 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.99/1,657.55 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.99x = 1,657.55 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.99x = 755,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,014.03/1,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.28

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