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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.06, 1,653.52 and 485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.06, 1,653.52 and 485.32 is: 728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.06 : 1,653.52 = 485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.06/1,653.52 = 485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.06x = 1,653.52 × 485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.06x = 802,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,486.33/1,102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.17

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