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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.16, 1,656.66 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.16, 1,656.66 and 456.44 is: 684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.16 : 1,656.66 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.16/1,656.66 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.16x = 1,656.66 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.16x = 756,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,165.89/1,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.21

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