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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.16, 1,449.26 and 584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.16, 1,449.26 and 584.44 is: 806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.16 : 1,449.26 = 584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.16/1,449.26 = 584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.16x = 1,449.26 × 584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.16x = 847,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,005.51/1,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.55

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