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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.29, 1,652.07 and 451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.29, 1,652.07 and 451.87 is: 677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.29 : 1,652.07 = 451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.29/1,652.07 = 451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.29x = 1,652.07 × 451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.29x = 746,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,520.87/1,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.86

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