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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.39, 1,451.06 and 609.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.39, 1,451.06 and 609.43 is: 841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.39 : 1,451.06 = 609.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.39/1,451.06 = 609.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.39x = 1,451.06 × 609.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.39x = 884,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,319.50/1,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.10

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