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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.70, 1,443.04 and 579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.70, 1,443.04 and 579.95 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.70 : 1,443.04 = 579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.70/1,443.04 = 579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.70x = 1,443.04 × 579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.70x = 836,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,891.05/1,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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