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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.19, 1,441.91 and 651.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.19, 1,441.91 and 651.53 is: 898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.19 : 1,441.91 = 651.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.19/1,441.91 = 651.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.19x = 1,441.91 × 651.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.19x = 939,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,437.16/1,045.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.82

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