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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.03, 1,114.86 and 451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.03, 1,114.86 and 451.45 is: 675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.03 : 1,114.86 = 451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.03/1,114.86 = 451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.03x = 1,114.86 × 451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.03x = 503,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,303.55/745.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.55

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