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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.74, 1,658.61 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.74, 1,658.61 and 456.48 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.74 : 1,658.61 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.74/1,658.61 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.74x = 1,658.61 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.74x = 757,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,122.29/1,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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