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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.94, 1,451.94 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.94, 1,451.94 and 679.34 is: 937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.94 : 1,451.94 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.94/1,451.94 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.94x = 1,451.94 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.94x = 986,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,360.92/1,051.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.66

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