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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.55, 1,444.25 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.55, 1,444.25 and 580.80 is: 801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.55 : 1,444.25 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.55/1,444.25 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.55x = 1,444.25 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.55x = 838,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,820.40/1,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.51

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