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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.48, 1,444.08 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.48, 1,444.08 and 580.76 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.48 : 1,444.08 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.48/1,444.08 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.48x = 1,444.08 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.48x = 838,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,663.90/1,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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