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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.17, 1,652.40 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.17, 1,652.40 and 408.33 is: 612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.17 : 1,652.40 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.17/1,652.40 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.17x = 1,652.40 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.17x = 674,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,724.49/1,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.73

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