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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.13, 1,650.21 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.13, 1,650.21 and 451.32 is: 676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.13 : 1,650.21 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.13/1,650.21 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.13x = 1,650.21 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.13x = 744,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,772.78/1,100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.99

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