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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.06, 1,443.57 and 580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.06, 1,443.57 and 580.34 is: 800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.06 : 1,443.57 = 580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.06/1,443.57 = 580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.06x = 1,443.57 × 580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.06x = 837,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,761.41/1,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.87

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