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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.94, 1,651.45 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.94, 1,651.45 and 484.33 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.94 : 1,651.45 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.94/1,651.45 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.94x = 1,651.45 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.94x = 799,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,846.78/1,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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