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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.99, 1,658.99 and 456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.99, 1,658.99 and 456.73 is: 685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.99 : 1,658.99 = 456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.99/1,658.99 = 456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.99x = 1,658.99 × 456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.99x = 757,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,710.50/1,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.10

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