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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.82, 1,451.61 and 658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.82, 1,451.61 and 658.76 is: 909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.82 : 1,451.61 = 658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.82/1,451.61 = 658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.82x = 1,451.61 × 658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.82x = 956,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,259.31/1,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.15

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