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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.60, 1,652.28 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.60, 1,652.28 and 485.28 is: 727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.60 : 1,652.28 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.60/1,652.28 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.60x = 1,652.28 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.60x = 801,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,818.44/1,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.87

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