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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.80, 1,451.22 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.80, 1,451.22 and 632.28 is: 872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.80 : 1,451.22 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.80/1,451.22 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.80x = 1,451.22 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.80x = 917,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,577.38/1,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.39

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