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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.94, 1,651.60 and 407.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.94, 1,651.60 and 407.61 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.94 : 1,651.60 = 407.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.94/1,651.60 = 407.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.94x = 1,651.60 × 407.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.94x = 673,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,206.64/1,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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