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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.37, 1,451.67 and 658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.37, 1,451.67 and 658.71 is: 908.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.37 : 1,451.67 = 658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.37/1,451.67 = 658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.37x = 1,451.67 × 658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.37x = 956,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,229.55/1,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.64

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