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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.86, 1,652.67 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.86, 1,652.67 and 453.24 is: 679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.86 : 1,652.67 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.86/1,652.67 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.86x = 1,652.67 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.86x = 749,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,056.15/1,102.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.19

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