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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.28, 1,443.81 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.28, 1,443.81 and 580.50 is: 801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.28 : 1,443.81 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.28/1,443.81 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.28x = 1,443.81 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.28x = 838,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,131.71/1,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.06

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