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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.63, 1,449.86 and 584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.63, 1,449.86 and 584.88 is: 807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.63 : 1,449.86 = 584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.63/1,449.86 = 584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.63x = 1,449.86 × 584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.63x = 847,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,994.12/1,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.13

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