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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.83, 1,649.80 and 451.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.83, 1,649.80 and 451.21 is: 676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.83 : 1,649.80 = 451.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.83/1,649.80 = 451.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.83x = 1,649.80 × 451.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.83x = 744,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,406.26/1,100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.22

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