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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.56, 1,451.10 and 585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.56, 1,451.10 and 585.72 is: 808.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.56 : 1,451.10 = 585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.56/1,451.10 = 585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.56x = 1,451.10 × 585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.56x = 849,938.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,938.29/1,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.26

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