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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.48, 1,653.68 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.48, 1,653.68 and 452.48 is: 678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.48 : 1,653.68 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.48/1,653.68 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.48x = 1,653.68 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.48x = 748,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,257.13/1,102.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.70

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