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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.32, 1,656.90 and 456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.32, 1,656.90 and 456.52 is: 684.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.32 : 1,656.90 = 456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.32/1,656.90 = 456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.32x = 1,656.90 × 456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.32x = 756,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,407.99/1,105.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.33

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