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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.67, 1,654.66 and 409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.67, 1,654.66 and 409.40 is: 614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.67 : 1,654.66 = 409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.67/1,654.66 = 409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.67x = 1,654.66 × 409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.67x = 677,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,416.25/1,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.34

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