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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.41, 1,650.59 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.41, 1,650.59 and 450.68 is: 676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.41 : 1,650.59 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.41/1,650.59 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.41x = 1,650.59 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.41x = 743,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,887.90/1,100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.01

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