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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.62, 1,650.30 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.62, 1,650.30 and 451 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.62 : 1,650.30 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.62/1,650.30 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.62x = 1,650.30 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.62x = 744,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,285.30/1,100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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