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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.69, 1,451.48 and 789.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.69, 1,451.48 and 789.25 is: 1,089.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.69 : 1,451.48 = 789.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.69/1,451.48 = 789.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.69x = 1,451.48 × 789.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.69x = 1,145,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,580.59/1,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.28

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