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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.37, 1,651.88 and 408.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.37, 1,651.88 and 408.37 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.37 : 1,651.88 = 408.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.37/1,651.88 = 408.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.37x = 1,651.88 × 408.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.37x = 674,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,578.24/1,101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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