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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.91, 1,650.83 and 407.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.91, 1,650.83 and 407.91 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.91 : 1,650.83 = 407.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.91/1,650.83 = 407.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.91x = 1,650.83 × 407.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.91x = 673,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,390.07/1,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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