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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.85, 1,651.79 and 408.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.85, 1,651.79 and 408.09 is: 611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.85 : 1,651.79 = 408.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.85/1,651.79 = 408.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.85x = 1,651.79 × 408.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.85x = 674,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,076.90/1,101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.77

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