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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.53, 1,451.18 and 631.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.53, 1,451.18 and 631.95 is: 872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.53 : 1,451.18 = 631.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.53/1,451.18 = 631.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.53x = 1,451.18 × 631.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.53x = 917,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,073.20/1,051.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.13

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