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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.73, 1,656.03 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.73, 1,656.03 and 411.21 is: 616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.73 : 1,656.03 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.73/1,656.03 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.73x = 1,656.03 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.73x = 680,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,976.10/1,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.42

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