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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.42, 1,450.93 and 658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.42, 1,450.93 and 658.66 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.42 : 1,450.93 = 658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.42/1,450.93 = 658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.42x = 1,450.93 × 658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.42x = 955,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,669.55/1,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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