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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.97, 1,651.60 and 451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.97, 1,651.60 and 451.55 is: 677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.97 : 1,651.60 = 451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.97/1,651.60 = 451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.97x = 1,651.60 × 451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.97x = 745,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,778.48/1,100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.39

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