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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.92, 1,657.18 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.92, 1,657.18 and 411.42 is: 617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.92 : 1,657.18 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.92/1,657.18 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.92x = 1,657.18 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.92x = 681,797.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,797.00/1,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.06

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