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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.13 and 585.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.13 and 585.78 is: 808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.50 : 1,451.13 = 585.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.50/1,451.13 = 585.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.50x = 1,451.13 × 585.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.50x = 850,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,042.93/1,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.41

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