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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.24, 1,655.93 and 401.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.24, 1,655.93 and 401.29 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.24 : 1,655.93 = 401.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.24/1,655.93 = 401.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.24x = 1,655.93 × 401.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.24x = 664,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,497.86/1,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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