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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.65, 1,651.20 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.65, 1,651.20 and 407.32 is: 611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.65 : 1,651.20 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.65/1,651.20 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.65x = 1,651.20 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.65x = 672,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,568.06/1,100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.07

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