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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.98, 1,653.24 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.98, 1,653.24 and 453.14 is: 679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.98 : 1,653.24 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.98/1,653.24 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.98x = 1,653.24 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.98x = 749,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,149.17/1,101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.82

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