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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.92, 1,443.33 and 580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.92, 1,443.33 and 580.20 is: 800.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.92 : 1,443.33 = 580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.92/1,443.33 = 580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.92x = 1,443.33 × 580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.92x = 837,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,420.07/1,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.65

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