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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.24, 1,651.14 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.24, 1,651.14 and 484.65 is: 726.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.24 : 1,651.14 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.24/1,651.14 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.24x = 1,651.14 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.24x = 800,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,225.00/1,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.66

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