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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.18, 1,652.17 and 484.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.18, 1,652.17 and 484.81 is: 727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.18 : 1,652.17 = 484.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.18/1,652.17 = 484.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.18x = 1,652.17 × 484.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.18x = 800,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,986.11/1,101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.39

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