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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.95, 1,451.63 and 579.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.95, 1,451.63 and 579.91 is: 800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.95 : 1,451.63 = 579.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.95/1,451.63 = 579.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.95x = 1,451.63 × 579.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.95x = 841,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,814.75/1,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.24

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