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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.33, 1,649 and 406.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.33, 1,649 and 406.33 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.33 : 1,649 = 406.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.33/1,649 = 406.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.33x = 1,649 × 406.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.33x = 670,029.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,029.93/1,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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