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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.38, 1,652.06 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.38, 1,652.06 and 417.38 is: 626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.38 : 1,652.06 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.38/1,652.06 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.38x = 1,652.06 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.38x = 689,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,529.59/1,101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.06

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