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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.59, 1,451.66 and 658.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.59, 1,451.66 and 658.85 is: 909.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.59 : 1,451.66 = 658.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.59/1,451.66 = 658.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.59x = 1,451.66 × 658.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.59x = 956,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,415.64/1,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.49

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