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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.34, 1,451.05 and 609.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.34, 1,451.05 and 609.21 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.34 : 1,451.05 = 609.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.34/1,451.05 = 609.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.34x = 1,451.05 × 609.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.34x = 883,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,992.65/1,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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