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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.76, 1,443.15 and 580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.76, 1,443.15 and 580.01 is: 800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.76 : 1,443.15 = 580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.76/1,443.15 = 580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.76x = 1,443.15 × 580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.76x = 837,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,034.22/1,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.41

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