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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.83, 1,652.81 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.83, 1,652.81 and 453.21 is: 679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.83 : 1,652.81 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.83/1,652.81 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.83x = 1,652.81 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.83x = 749,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,067.75/1,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.22

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