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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,105.64 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,105.64 and 451.86 is: 623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,105.64 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,105.64 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,105.64 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 499,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,594.49/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.62

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