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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.20, 1,654.38 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.20, 1,654.38 and 409.66 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.20 : 1,654.38 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.20/1,654.38 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.20x = 1,654.38 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.20x = 677,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,733.31/1,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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