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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.53, 1,450.41 and 657.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.53, 1,450.41 and 657.87 is: 907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.53 : 1,450.41 = 657.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.53/1,450.41 = 657.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.53x = 1,450.41 × 657.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.53x = 954,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,181.23/1,051.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.42

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