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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.48, 1,449.72 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.48, 1,449.72 and 584.72 is: 806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.48 : 1,449.72 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.48/1,449.72 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.48x = 1,449.72 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.48x = 847,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,680.28/1,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.95

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