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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.61, 1,650.95 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.61, 1,650.95 and 407.48 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.61 : 1,650.95 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.61/1,650.95 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.61x = 1,650.95 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.61x = 672,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,718.81/1,100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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