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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.24, 1,450.02 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.24, 1,450.02 and 637.48 is: 879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.24 : 1,450.02 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.24/1,450.02 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.24x = 1,450.02 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.24x = 924,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,358.75/1,051.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.30

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