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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.55, 1,451.02 and 609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.55, 1,451.02 and 609.36 is: 840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.55 : 1,451.02 = 609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.55/1,451.02 = 609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.55x = 1,451.02 × 609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.55x = 884,193.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,193.55/1,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.85

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