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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.88, 1,448.68 and 584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.88, 1,448.68 and 584.14 is: 806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.88 : 1,448.68 = 584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.88/1,448.68 = 584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.88x = 1,448.68 × 584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.88x = 846,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,231.94/1,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.03

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