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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.33, 1,649.97 and 406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.33, 1,649.97 and 406.65 is: 609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.33 : 1,649.97 = 406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.33/1,649.97 = 406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.33x = 1,649.97 × 406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.33x = 670,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,952.57/1,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.77

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