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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.75, 1,702.37 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.75, 1,702.37 and 450.75 is: 676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.75 : 1,702.37 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.75/1,702.37 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.75x = 1,702.37 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.75x = 767,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,341.02/1,134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.22

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