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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.16, 1,650.38 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.16, 1,650.38 and 545.28 is: 817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.16 : 1,650.38 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.16/1,650.38 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.16x = 1,650.38 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.16x = 899,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,919.57/1,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.25

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