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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.83, 1,451.82 and 658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.83, 1,451.82 and 658.83 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.83 : 1,451.82 = 658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.83/1,451.82 = 658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.83x = 1,451.82 × 658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.83x = 956,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,502.57/1,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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