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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.94, 1,658.89 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.94, 1,658.89 and 456.22 is: 684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.94 : 1,658.89 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.94/1,658.89 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.94x = 1,658.89 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.94x = 756,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,818.80/1,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.32

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