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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.16, 1,651.71 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.16, 1,651.71 and 484.94 is: 726.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.16 : 1,651.71 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.16/1,651.71 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.16x = 1,651.71 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.16x = 800,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,980.25/1,102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.74

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