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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.20, 1,443.66 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.20, 1,443.66 and 580.36 is: 800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.20 : 1,443.66 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.20/1,443.66 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.20x = 1,443.66 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.20x = 837,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,842.52/1,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.84

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