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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.30, 1,657.95 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.30, 1,657.95 and 455.68 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.30 : 1,657.95 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.30/1,657.95 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.30x = 1,657.95 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.30x = 755,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,494.66/1,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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