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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.97, 1,653.62 and 444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.97, 1,653.62 and 444.17 is: 666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.97 : 1,653.62 = 444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.97/1,653.62 = 444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.97x = 1,653.62 × 444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.97x = 734,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,481.01/1,101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.52

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