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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.87, 1,450.89 and 652.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.87, 1,450.89 and 652.95 is: 901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.87 : 1,450.89 = 652.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.87/1,450.89 = 652.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.87x = 1,450.89 × 652.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.87x = 947,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,358.63/1,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.50

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