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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.30, 1,450.77 and 658.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.30, 1,450.77 and 658.54 is: 908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.30 : 1,450.77 = 658.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.30/1,450.77 = 658.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.30x = 1,450.77 × 658.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.30x = 955,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,390.08/1,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.77

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