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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.10, 1,451.90 and 586.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.10, 1,451.90 and 586.35 is: 809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.10 : 1,451.90 = 586.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.10/1,451.90 = 586.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.10x = 1,451.90 × 586.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.10x = 851,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,321.57/1,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.16

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