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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.32, 1,451.52 and 653.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.32, 1,451.52 and 653.43 is: 902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.32 : 1,451.52 = 653.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.32/1,451.52 = 653.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.32x = 1,451.52 × 653.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.32x = 948,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,466.71/1,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.17

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