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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.39, 1,649.97 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.39, 1,649.97 and 450.77 is: 675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.39 : 1,649.97 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.39/1,649.97 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.39x = 1,649.97 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.39x = 743,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,748.73/1,100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.90

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