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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.65, 1,452.20 and 659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.65, 1,452.20 and 659.34 is: 910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.65 : 1,452.20 = 659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.65/1,452.20 = 659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.65x = 1,452.20 × 659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.65x = 957,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,490.25/1,051.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.46

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