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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.44, 1,450.62 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.44, 1,450.62 and 658.32 is: 908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.44 : 1,450.62 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.44/1,450.62 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.44x = 1,450.62 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.44x = 954,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,972.16/1,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.25

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