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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.70, 1,479.19 and 651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.70, 1,479.19 and 651.97 is: 899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.70 : 1,479.19 = 651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.70/1,479.19 = 651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.70x = 1,479.19 × 651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.70x = 964,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,378.48/1,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.86

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