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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.06, 1,648.89 and 406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.06, 1,648.89 and 406.14 is: 608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.06 : 1,648.89 = 406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.06/1,648.89 = 406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.06x = 1,648.89 × 406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.06x = 669,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,684.81/1,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.77

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