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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.87, 1,652.22 and 484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.87, 1,652.22 and 484.86 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.87 : 1,652.22 = 484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.87/1,652.22 = 484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.87x = 1,652.22 × 484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.87x = 801,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,095.39/1,101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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