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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.23, 1,450.66 and 579.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.23, 1,450.66 and 579.14 is: 799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.23 : 1,450.66 = 579.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.23/1,450.66 = 579.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.23x = 1,450.66 × 579.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.23x = 840,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,135.23/1,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.19

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