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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.38, 1,444.02 and 580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.38, 1,444.02 and 580.66 is: 801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.38 : 1,444.02 = 580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.38/1,444.02 = 580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.38x = 1,444.02 × 580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.38x = 838,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,484.65/1,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.32

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