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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.07 and 603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.07 and 603.45 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.50 : 1,451.07 = 603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.50/1,451.07 = 603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.50x = 1,451.07 × 603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.50x = 875,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,648.19/1,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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