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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.20, 1,260.50 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.20, 1,260.50 and 451.25 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.20 : 1,260.50 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.20/1,260.50 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.20x = 1,260.50 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.20x = 568,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,800.63/841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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