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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.23, 1,651.72 and 442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.23, 1,651.72 and 442.99 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.23 : 1,651.72 = 442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.23/1,651.72 = 442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.23x = 1,651.72 × 442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.23x = 731,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,695.44/1,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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