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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.22, 1,657.80 and 455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.22, 1,657.80 and 455.47 is: 683.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.22 : 1,657.80 = 455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.22/1,657.80 = 455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.22x = 1,657.80 × 455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.22x = 755,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,074.02/1,105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.19

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