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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.10, 1,450.20 and 608.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.10, 1,450.20 and 608.98 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.10 : 1,450.20 = 608.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.10/1,450.20 = 608.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.10x = 1,450.20 × 608.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.10x = 883,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,142.80/1,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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