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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.11, 1,443.63 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.11, 1,443.63 and 580.36 is: 800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.11 : 1,443.63 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.11/1,443.63 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.11x = 1,443.63 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.11x = 837,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,829.09/1,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.90

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