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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.70, 1,451.70 and 721.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.70, 1,451.70 and 721.08 is: 995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.70 : 1,451.70 = 721.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.70/1,451.70 = 721.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.70x = 1,451.70 × 721.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.70x = 1,046,791.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,791.84/1,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.34

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