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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.78, 1,652.49 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.78, 1,652.49 and 452.52 is: 678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.78 : 1,652.49 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.78/1,652.49 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.78x = 1,652.49 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.78x = 747,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,784.77/1,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.71

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