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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.58, 1,652.34 and 408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.58, 1,652.34 and 408.23 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.58 : 1,652.34 = 408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.58/1,652.34 = 408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.58x = 1,652.34 × 408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.58x = 674,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,536.85/1,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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