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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.83, 1,451.57 and 586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.83, 1,451.57 and 586.17 is: 808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.83 : 1,451.57 = 586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.83/1,451.57 = 586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.83x = 1,451.57 × 586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.83x = 850,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,863.86/1,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.94

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