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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.27, 1,657.77 and 455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.27, 1,657.77 and 455.92 is: 683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.27 : 1,657.77 = 455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.27/1,657.77 = 455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.27x = 1,657.77 × 455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.27x = 755,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,810.50/1,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.82

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