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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.78, 1,653.60 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.78, 1,653.60 and 452.97 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.78 : 1,653.60 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.78/1,653.60 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.78x = 1,653.60 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.78x = 749,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,031.19/1,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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