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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.28, 1,450.07 and 657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.28, 1,450.07 and 657.62 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.28 : 1,450.07 = 657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.28/1,450.07 = 657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.28x = 1,450.07 × 657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.28x = 953,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,584.49/1,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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