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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.69, 1,451.45 and 609.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.69, 1,451.45 and 609.57 is: 841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.69 : 1,451.45 = 609.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.69/1,451.45 = 609.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.69x = 1,451.45 × 609.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.69x = 884,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,760.38/1,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.27

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