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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.90, 1,653.66 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.90, 1,653.66 and 452.64 is: 679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.90 : 1,653.66 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.90/1,653.66 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.90x = 1,653.66 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.90x = 748,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,512.66/1,101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.29

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