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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.61, 1,450.62 and 657.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.61, 1,450.62 and 657.95 is: 907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.61 : 1,450.62 = 657.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.61/1,450.62 = 657.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.61x = 1,450.62 × 657.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.61x = 954,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,429.34/1,051.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.59

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