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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.23, 1,652.14 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.23, 1,652.14 and 485.06 is: 727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.23 : 1,652.14 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.23/1,652.14 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.23x = 1,652.14 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.23x = 801,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,380.47/1,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.71

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