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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.40, 1,665.12 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.40, 1,665.12 and 451.84 is: 677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.40 : 1,665.12 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.40/1,665.12 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.40x = 1,665.12 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.40x = 752,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,367.82/1,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.56

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