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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.33, 1,649.07 and 450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.33, 1,649.07 and 450.71 is: 675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.33 : 1,649.07 = 450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.33/1,649.07 = 450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.33x = 1,649.07 × 450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.33x = 743,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,252.34/1,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.48

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