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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.19, 1,111.18 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.19, 1,111.18 and 451.09 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.19 : 1,111.18 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.19/1,111.18 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.19x = 1,111.18 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.19x = 501,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,238.28/805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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