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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.68, 1,653.12 and 452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.68, 1,653.12 and 452.24 is: 678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.68 : 1,653.12 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.68/1,653.12 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.68x = 1,653.12 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.68x = 747,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,606.99/1,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.61

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