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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.89, 1,651.47 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.89, 1,651.47 and 407.44 is: 611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.89 : 1,651.47 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.89/1,651.47 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.89x = 1,651.47 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.89x = 672,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,874.94/1,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.21

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