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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.92, 1,652.40 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.92, 1,652.40 and 485.60 is: 728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.92 : 1,652.40 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.92/1,652.40 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.92x = 1,652.40 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.92x = 802,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,405.44/1,101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.19

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