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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.94, 1,443.49 and 580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.94, 1,443.49 and 580.28 is: 800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.94 : 1,443.49 = 580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.94/1,443.49 = 580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.94x = 1,443.49 × 580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.94x = 837,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,628.38/1,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.84

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