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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.33, 1,652.04 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.33, 1,652.04 and 408.18 is: 612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.33 : 1,652.04 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.33/1,652.04 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.33x = 1,652.04 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.33x = 674,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,329.69/1,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.29

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