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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.46, 1,567.05 and 583.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.46, 1,567.05 and 583.46 is: 874.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.46 : 1,567.05 = 583.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.46/1,567.05 = 583.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.46x = 1,567.05 × 583.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.46x = 914,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,310.99/1,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.55

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