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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.32, 1,656.72 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.32, 1,656.72 and 455.24 is: 682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.32 : 1,656.72 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.32/1,656.72 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.32x = 1,656.72 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.32x = 754,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,205.21/1,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.34

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