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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.14, 1,451.98 and 580.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.14, 1,451.98 and 580.06 is: 800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.14 : 1,451.98 = 580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.14/1,451.98 = 580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.14x = 1,451.98 × 580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.14x = 842,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,235.52/1,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.50

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