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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.40, 1,651.49 and 484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.40, 1,651.49 and 484.79 is: 726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.40 : 1,651.49 = 484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.40/1,651.49 = 484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.40x = 1,651.49 × 484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.40x = 800,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,616.97/1,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.91

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