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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.33, 1,478.37 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.33, 1,478.37 and 651.60 is: 899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.33 : 1,478.37 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.33/1,478.37 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.33x = 1,478.37 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.33x = 963,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,305.89/1,071.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.17

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