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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.82, 1,476.90 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.82, 1,476.90 and 651.24 is: 898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.82 : 1,476.90 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.82/1,476.90 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.82x = 1,476.90 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.82x = 961,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,816.36/1,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.21

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