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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.03, 1,651.02 and 408.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.03, 1,651.02 and 408.03 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.03 : 1,651.02 = 408.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.03/1,651.02 = 408.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.03x = 1,651.02 × 408.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.03x = 673,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,665.69/1,101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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