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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.54, 1,451.12 and 609.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.54, 1,451.12 and 609.69 is: 841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.54 : 1,451.12 = 609.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.54/1,451.12 = 609.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.54x = 1,451.12 × 609.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.54x = 884,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,730.30/1,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.37

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