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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.78, 1,451.78 and 609.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.78, 1,451.78 and 609.79 is: 841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.78 : 1,451.78 = 609.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.78/1,451.78 = 609.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.78x = 1,451.78 × 609.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.78x = 885,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,280.93/1,051.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.70

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