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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.44, 1,651.48 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.44, 1,651.48 and 451.44 is: 676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.44 : 1,651.48 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.44/1,651.48 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.44x = 1,651.48 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.44x = 745,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,544.13/1,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.88

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