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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.05, 1,656.48 and 456.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.05, 1,656.48 and 456.15 is: 683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.05 : 1,656.48 = 456.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.05/1,656.48 = 456.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.05x = 1,656.48 × 456.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.05x = 755,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,603.35/1,105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.77

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