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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.29, 1,450.66 and 585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.29, 1,450.66 and 585.51 is: 807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.29 : 1,450.66 = 585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.29/1,450.66 = 585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.29x = 1,450.66 × 585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.29x = 849,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,375.94/1,051.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.94

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