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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.31, 1,650.19 and 484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.31, 1,650.19 and 484.17 is: 726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.31 : 1,650.19 = 484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.31/1,650.19 = 484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.31x = 1,650.19 × 484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.31x = 798,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,972.49/1,100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.13

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