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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.99, 1,451.52 and 609.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.99, 1,451.52 and 609.83 is: 841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.99 : 1,451.52 = 609.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.99/1,451.52 = 609.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.99x = 1,451.52 × 609.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.99x = 885,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,178.63/1,051.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.43

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