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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.61, 1,451.27 and 609.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.61, 1,451.27 and 609.65 is: 841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.61 : 1,451.27 = 609.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.61/1,451.27 = 609.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.61x = 1,451.27 × 609.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.61x = 884,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,768.62/1,051.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.35

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