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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.75, 1,831.13 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.75, 1,831.13 and 451.25 is: 676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.75 : 1,831.13 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.75/1,831.13 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.75x = 1,831.13 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.75x = 826,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,295.16/1,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.88

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