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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.50, 1,442.88 and 579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.50, 1,442.88 and 579.84 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.50 : 1,442.88 = 579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.50/1,442.88 = 579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.50x = 1,442.88 × 579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.50x = 836,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,639.54/1,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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