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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.82, 1,657.47 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.82, 1,657.47 and 455.76 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.82 : 1,657.47 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.82/1,657.47 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.82x = 1,657.47 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.82x = 755,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,408.53/1,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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