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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.34, 1,450.86 and 585.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.34, 1,450.86 and 585.59 is: 808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.34 : 1,450.86 = 585.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.34/1,450.86 = 585.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.34x = 1,450.86 × 585.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.34x = 849,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,601.85/1,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.12

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