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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.25, 1,651.12 and 450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.25, 1,651.12 and 450.97 is: 676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.25 : 1,651.12 = 450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.25/1,651.12 = 450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.25x = 1,651.12 × 450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.25x = 744,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,600.33/1,100.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.76

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