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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.35, 1,658.78 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.35, 1,658.78 and 456.08 is: 684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.35 : 1,658.78 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.35/1,658.78 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.35x = 1,658.78 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.35x = 756,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,525.81/1,105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.42

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