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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.25, 1,652.64 and 451.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.25, 1,652.64 and 451.99 is: 678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.25 : 1,652.64 = 451.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.25/1,652.64 = 451.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.25x = 1,652.64 × 451.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.25x = 746,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,976.75/1,101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.30

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