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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.68, 1,650.62 and 407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.68, 1,650.62 and 407.21 is: 610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.68 : 1,650.62 = 407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.68/1,650.62 = 407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.68x = 1,650.62 × 407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.68x = 672,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,141.74/1,100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.66

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