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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.32, 1,450.75 and 631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.32, 1,450.75 and 631.69 is: 871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.32 : 1,450.75 = 631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.32/1,450.75 = 631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.32x = 1,450.75 × 631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.32x = 916,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,420.25/1,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.69

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