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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.16 and 585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.50, 1,451.16 and 585.84 is: 808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.50 : 1,451.16 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.50/1,451.16 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.50x = 1,451.16 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.50x = 850,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,147.57/1,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.51

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