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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.16, 1,649.10 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.16, 1,649.10 and 450.84 is: 675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.16 : 1,649.10 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.16/1,649.10 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.16x = 1,649.10 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.16x = 743,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,480.24/1,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.79

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