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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.54, 1,451.13 and 658.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.54, 1,451.13 and 658.79 is: 909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.54 : 1,451.13 = 658.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.54/1,451.13 = 658.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.54x = 1,451.13 × 658.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.54x = 955,989.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,989.93/1,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.14

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