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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.25, 1,656.97 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.25, 1,656.97 and 456.44 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.25 : 1,656.97 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.25/1,656.97 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.25x = 1,656.97 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.25x = 756,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,310.39/1,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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