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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.91, 1,443.51 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.91, 1,443.51 and 597.78 is: 825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.91 : 1,443.51 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.91/1,443.51 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.91x = 1,443.51 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.91x = 862,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,901.41/1,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.02

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