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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.08, 1,650.08 and 515.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.08, 1,650.08 and 515.45 is: 772.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.08 : 1,650.08 = 515.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.08/1,650.08 = 515.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.08x = 1,650.08 × 515.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.08x = 850,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,533.74/1,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.45

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