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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.51, 1,451.30 and 658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.51, 1,451.30 and 658.39 is: 908.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.51 : 1,451.30 = 658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.51/1,451.30 = 658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.51x = 1,451.30 × 658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.51x = 955,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,518.12/1,051.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.71

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