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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.83, 1,651.79 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.83, 1,651.79 and 451.75 is: 677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.83 : 1,651.79 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.83/1,651.79 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.83x = 1,651.79 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.83x = 746,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,193.87/1,100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.85

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