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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.54, 1,652.46 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.54, 1,652.46 and 408.12 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.54 : 1,652.46 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.54/1,652.46 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.54x = 1,652.46 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.54x = 674,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,401.98/1,101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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