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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.69, 1,652.87 and 452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.69, 1,652.87 and 452.47 is: 678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.69 : 1,652.87 = 452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.69/1,652.87 = 452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.69x = 1,652.87 × 452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.69x = 747,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,874.09/1,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.84

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