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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.38, 1,450.90 and 609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.38, 1,450.90 and 609.28 is: 840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.38 : 1,450.90 = 609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.38/1,450.90 = 609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.38x = 1,450.90 × 609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.38x = 883,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,999.20/1,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.80

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