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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.55, 1,652.32 and 451.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.55, 1,652.32 and 451.83 is: 677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.55 : 1,652.32 = 451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.55/1,652.32 = 451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.55x = 1,652.32 × 451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.55x = 746,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,566.48/1,101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.74

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