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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.09, 1,651.64 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.09, 1,651.64 and 484.77 is: 727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.09 : 1,651.64 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.09/1,651.64 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.09x = 1,651.64 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.09x = 800,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,663.10/1,101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.16

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