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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.56, 1,593.35 and 651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.56, 1,593.35 and 651.49 is: 977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.56 : 1,593.35 = 651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.56/1,593.35 = 651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.56x = 1,593.35 × 651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.56x = 1,038,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,053.92/1,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.86

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