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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.09, 1,450.50 and 578.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.09, 1,450.50 and 578.97 is: 798.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.09 : 1,450.50 = 578.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.09/1,450.50 = 578.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.09x = 1,450.50 × 578.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.09x = 839,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,795.99/1,051.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.98

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