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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.09, 1,451 and 608.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.09, 1,451 and 608.83 is: 840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.09 : 1,451 = 608.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.09/1,451 = 608.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.09x = 1,451 × 608.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.09x = 883,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,412.33/1,051.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.47

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