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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.53, 1,444.19 and 580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.53, 1,444.19 and 580.75 is: 801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.53 : 1,444.19 = 580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.53/1,444.19 = 580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.53x = 1,444.19 × 580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.53x = 838,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,710.44/1,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.42

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