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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.88, 1,443.31 and 580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.88, 1,443.31 and 580.22 is: 800.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.88 : 1,443.31 = 580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.88/1,443.31 = 580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.88x = 1,443.31 × 580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.88x = 837,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,428.66/1,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.70

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