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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.40, 1,656.68 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.40, 1,656.68 and 455.36 is: 682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.40 : 1,656.68 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.40/1,656.68 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.40x = 1,656.68 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.40x = 754,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,385.80/1,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.46

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