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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.24, 1,652.04 and 484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.24, 1,652.04 and 484.96 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.24 : 1,652.04 = 484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.24/1,652.04 = 484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.24x = 1,652.04 × 484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.24x = 801,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,173.32/1,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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