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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.44, 1,652.27 and 408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.44, 1,652.27 and 408.29 is: 612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.44 : 1,652.27 = 408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.44/1,652.27 = 408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.44x = 1,652.27 × 408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.44x = 674,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,605.32/1,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.48

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