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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.08, 1,651.56 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.08, 1,651.56 and 451.64 is: 677.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.08 : 1,651.56 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.08/1,651.56 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.08x = 1,651.56 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.08x = 745,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,910.56/1,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.44

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