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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.50, 1,442.80 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.50, 1,442.80 and 579.76 is: 800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.50 : 1,442.80 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.50/1,442.80 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.50x = 1,442.80 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.50x = 836,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,477.73/1,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.07

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