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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.68, 1,450.96 and 637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.68, 1,450.96 and 637.68 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.68 : 1,450.96 = 637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.68/1,450.96 = 637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.68x = 1,450.96 × 637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.68x = 925,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,248.17/1,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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