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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.14, 1,449.21 and 584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.14, 1,449.21 and 584.39 is: 806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.14 : 1,449.21 = 584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.14/1,449.21 = 584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.14x = 1,449.21 × 584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.14x = 846,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,903.83/1,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.47

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