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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.91, 1,485.57 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.91, 1,485.57 and 651.30 is: 898.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.91 : 1,485.57 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.91/1,485.57 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.91x = 1,485.57 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.91x = 967,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,551.74/1,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.45

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