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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.25, 1,449.35 and 584.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.25, 1,449.35 and 584.61 is: 806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.25 : 1,449.35 = 584.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.25/1,449.35 = 584.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.25x = 1,449.35 × 584.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.25x = 847,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,301.58/1,050.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.76

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