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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.62, 1,451.21 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.62, 1,451.21 and 632.22 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.62 : 1,451.21 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.62/1,451.21 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.62x = 1,451.21 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.62x = 917,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,480.83/1,051.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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