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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.10, 1,650.61 and 514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.10, 1,650.61 and 514.68 is: 772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.10 : 1,650.61 = 514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.10/1,650.61 = 514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.10x = 1,650.61 × 514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.10x = 849,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,530.41/1,100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.23

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