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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.71, 1,658.84 and 456.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.71, 1,658.84 and 456.27 is: 684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.71 : 1,658.84 = 456.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.71/1,658.84 = 456.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.71x = 1,658.84 × 456.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.71x = 756,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,876.65/1,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.52

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