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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050, 1,449 and 584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050, 1,449 and 584.24 is: 806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050 : 1,449 = 584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050/1,449 = 584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050x = 1,449 × 584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050x = 846,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,563.76/1,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.25

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