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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.74, 1,650.52 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.74, 1,650.52 and 407.27 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.74 : 1,650.52 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.74/1,650.52 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.74x = 1,650.52 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.74x = 672,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,210.39/1,100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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