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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.63, 2,173.99 and 1,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.63, 2,173.99 and 1,058.79 is: 1,586.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.63 : 2,173.99 = 1,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.63/2,173.99 = 1,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.63x = 2,173.99 × 1,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.63x = 2,301,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,793.58/1,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.76

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