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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.22, 1,441.23 and 651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.22, 1,441.23 and 651.74 is: 898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.22 : 1,441.23 = 651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.22/1,441.23 = 651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.22x = 1,441.23 × 651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.22x = 939,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,307.24/1,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.67

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