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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.73, 1,451.39 and 609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.73, 1,451.39 and 609.66 is: 841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.73 : 1,451.39 = 609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.73/1,451.39 = 609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.73x = 1,451.39 × 609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.73x = 884,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,862.65/1,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.34

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