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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.82, 1,658.78 and 456.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.82, 1,658.78 and 456.62 is: 684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.82 : 1,658.78 = 456.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.82/1,658.78 = 456.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.82x = 1,658.78 × 456.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.82x = 757,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,432.12/1,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.95

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