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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.91, 1,652.56 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.91, 1,652.56 and 443.78 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.91 : 1,652.56 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.91/1,652.56 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.91x = 1,652.56 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.91x = 733,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,373.08/1,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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