Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.76, 1,443.18 and 580
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,045.76, 1,443.18 and 580 is: 800.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,045.76 : 1,443.18 = 580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,045.76/1,443.18 = 580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,045.76x = 1,443.18 × 580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,045.76x = 837,044.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,044.40/1,045.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800.42
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