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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.56, 1,442.86 and 579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.56, 1,442.86 and 579.80 is: 800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.56 : 1,442.86 = 579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.56/1,442.86 = 579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.56x = 1,442.86 × 579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.56x = 836,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,570.23/1,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.12

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