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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.48, 1,653.08 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.48, 1,653.08 and 418.32 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.48 : 1,653.08 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.48/1,653.08 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.48x = 1,653.08 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.48x = 691,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,516.43/1,102.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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