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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.82, 1,451.63 and 658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.82, 1,451.63 and 658.97 is: 909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.82 : 1,451.63 = 658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.82/1,451.63 = 658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.82x = 1,451.63 × 658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.82x = 956,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,577.33/1,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.45

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