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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.50, 1,703.25 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.50, 1,703.25 and 451.50 is: 677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.50 : 1,703.25 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.50/1,703.25 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.50x = 1,703.25 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.50x = 769,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,017.38/1,135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.25

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