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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.89, 1,448.82 and 584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.89, 1,448.82 and 584.14 is: 806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.89 : 1,448.82 = 584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.89/1,448.82 = 584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.89x = 1,448.82 × 584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.89x = 846,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,313.71/1,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.10

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