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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.83, 1,652.79 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.83, 1,652.79 and 408.68 is: 613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.83 : 1,652.79 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.83/1,652.79 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.83x = 1,652.79 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.83x = 675,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,453.95/1,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.03

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