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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.44, 1,450.35 and 658.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.44, 1,450.35 and 658.14 is: 907.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.44 : 1,450.35 = 658.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.44/1,450.35 = 658.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.44x = 1,450.35 × 658.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.44x = 954,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,533.35/1,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.83

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