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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.51, 1,677.43 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.51, 1,677.43 and 451.40 is: 676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.51 : 1,677.43 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.51/1,677.43 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.51x = 1,677.43 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.51x = 757,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,196.66/1,118.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.97

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