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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.98, 1,651.76 and 484.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.98, 1,651.76 and 484.81 is: 727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.98 : 1,651.76 = 484.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.98/1,651.76 = 484.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.98x = 1,651.76 × 484.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.98x = 800,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,785.03/1,100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.34

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