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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046, 1,443.48 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046, 1,443.48 and 580.26 is: 800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046 : 1,443.48 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046/1,443.48 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046x = 1,443.48 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046x = 837,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,593.70/1,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.76

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