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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.16, 1,656.30 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.16, 1,656.30 and 455 is: 681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.16 : 1,656.30 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.16/1,656.30 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.16x = 1,656.30 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.16x = 753,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,616.50/1,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.91

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