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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.83, 1,451.46 and 631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.83, 1,451.46 and 631.94 is: 872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.83 : 1,451.46 = 631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.83/1,451.46 = 631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.83x = 1,451.46 × 631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.83x = 917,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,230.74/1,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.03

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