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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.39, 1,654.22 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.39, 1,654.22 and 409.55 is: 614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.39 : 1,654.22 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.39/1,654.22 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.39x = 1,654.22 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.39x = 677,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,478.55/1,102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.56

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