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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.54, 1,451.08 and 609.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.54, 1,451.08 and 609.59 is: 841.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.54 : 1,451.08 = 609.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.54/1,451.08 = 609.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.54x = 1,451.08 × 609.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.54x = 884,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,555.08/1,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.20

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