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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.69, 1,657.92 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.69, 1,657.92 and 455.68 is: 683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.69 : 1,657.92 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.69/1,657.92 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.69x = 1,657.92 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.69x = 755,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,480.99/1,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.27

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