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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.07, 1,451.96 and 586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.07, 1,451.96 and 586.32 is: 809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.07 : 1,451.96 = 586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.07/1,451.96 = 586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.07x = 1,451.96 × 586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.07x = 851,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,310.26/1,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.18

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