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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.47, 1,449.65 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.47, 1,449.65 and 584.72 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.47 : 1,449.65 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.47/1,449.65 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.47x = 1,449.65 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.47x = 847,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,639.00/1,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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