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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.96, 1,451.74 and 586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.96, 1,451.74 and 586.22 is: 809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.96 : 1,451.74 = 586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.96/1,451.74 = 586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.96x = 1,451.74 × 586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.96x = 851,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,039.02/1,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.00

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