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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.54, 1,651.23 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.54, 1,651.23 and 485.58 is: 727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.54 : 1,651.23 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.54/1,651.23 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.54x = 1,651.23 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.54x = 801,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,804.26/1,101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.89

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