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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.96, 1,451.98 and 632.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.96, 1,451.98 and 632.33 is: 872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.96 : 1,451.98 = 632.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.96/1,451.98 = 632.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.96x = 1,451.98 × 632.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.96x = 918,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,130.51/1,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.78

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