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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.71, 1,652.70 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.71, 1,652.70 and 452.54 is: 678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.71 : 1,652.70 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.71/1,652.70 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.71x = 1,652.70 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.71x = 747,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,912.86/1,101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.87

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