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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.12 and 585.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.12 and 585.75 is: 808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.50 : 1,451.12 = 585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.50/1,451.12 = 585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.50x = 1,451.12 × 585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.50x = 849,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,993.54/1,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.36

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