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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.53, 1,652.30 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.53, 1,652.30 and 452 is: 678.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.53 : 1,652.30 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.53/1,652.30 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.53x = 1,652.30 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.53x = 746,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,839.60/1,101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.00

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