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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.86, 1,443.36 and 580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.86, 1,443.36 and 580.14 is: 800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.86 : 1,443.36 = 580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.86/1,443.36 = 580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.86x = 1,443.36 × 580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.86x = 837,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,350.87/1,045.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.63

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