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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.96, 1,443.46 and 580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.96, 1,443.46 and 580.22 is: 800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.96 : 1,443.46 = 580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.96/1,443.46 = 580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.96x = 1,443.46 × 580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.96x = 837,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,524.36/1,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.72

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