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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.43, 1,476.95 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.43, 1,476.95 and 651 is: 898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.43 : 1,476.95 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.43/1,476.95 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.43x = 1,476.95 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.43x = 961,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,494.45/1,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.23

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