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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.64, 1,451.40 and 609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.64, 1,451.40 and 609.68 is: 841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.64 : 1,451.40 = 609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.64/1,451.40 = 609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.64x = 1,451.40 × 609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.64x = 884,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,889.55/1,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.44

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