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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.93, 1,658.99 and 456.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.93, 1,658.99 and 456.67 is: 685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.93 : 1,658.99 = 456.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.93/1,658.99 = 456.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.93x = 1,658.99 × 456.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.93x = 757,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,610.96/1,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.04

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