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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.33, 1,650.56 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.33, 1,650.56 and 451.71 is: 676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.33 : 1,650.56 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.33/1,650.56 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.33x = 1,650.56 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.33x = 745,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,572.20/1,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.97

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