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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.22, 1,650.51 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.22, 1,650.51 and 406.89 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.22 : 1,650.51 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.22/1,650.51 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.22x = 1,650.51 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.22x = 671,577.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,577.73/1,100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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