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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.52, 1,442.78 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.52, 1,442.78 and 579.76 is: 800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.52 : 1,442.78 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.52/1,442.78 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.52x = 1,442.78 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.52x = 836,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,466.13/1,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.05

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