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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.02, 1,261.51 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.02, 1,261.51 and 451.20 is: 675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.02 : 1,261.51 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.02/1,261.51 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.02x = 1,261.51 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.02x = 569,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,193.31/842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.99

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