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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.33, 1,450.88 and 585.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.33, 1,450.88 and 585.67 is: 808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.33 : 1,450.88 = 585.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.33/1,450.88 = 585.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.33x = 1,450.88 × 585.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.33x = 849,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,736.89/1,051.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.25

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