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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.90, 1,657.42 and 456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.90, 1,657.42 and 456.28 is: 683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.90 : 1,657.42 = 456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.90/1,657.42 = 456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.90x = 1,657.42 × 456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.90x = 756,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,247.60/1,105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.83

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