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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.70, 1,451.96 and 632.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.70, 1,451.96 and 632.18 is: 872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.70 : 1,451.96 = 632.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.70/1,451.96 = 632.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.70x = 1,451.96 × 632.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.70x = 917,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,889.65/1,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.77

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