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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.80, 1,542.12 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.80, 1,542.12 and 451 is: 676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.80 : 1,542.12 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.80/1,542.12 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.80x = 1,542.12 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.80x = 695,496.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,496.12/1,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.03

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