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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.76, 1,651.20 and 452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.76, 1,651.20 and 452.98 is: 678.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.76 : 1,651.20 = 452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.76/1,651.20 = 452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.76x = 1,651.20 × 452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.76x = 747,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,960.58/1,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.88

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