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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.86, 1,451.67 and 609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.86, 1,451.67 and 609.90 is: 841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.86 : 1,451.67 = 609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.86/1,451.67 = 609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.86x = 1,451.67 × 609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.86x = 885,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,373.53/1,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.72

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