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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.63, 1,450.88 and 631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.63, 1,450.88 and 631.65 is: 871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.63 : 1,450.88 = 631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.63/1,450.88 = 631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.63x = 1,450.88 × 631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.63x = 916,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,445.19/1,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.45

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