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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.46, 1,444.10 and 580.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.46, 1,444.10 and 580.71 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.46 : 1,444.10 = 580.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.46/1,444.10 = 580.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.46x = 1,444.10 × 580.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.46x = 838,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,600.41/1,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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