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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.59, 1,444.31 and 580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.59, 1,444.31 and 580.84 is: 801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.59 : 1,444.31 = 580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.59/1,444.31 = 580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.59x = 1,444.31 × 580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.59x = 838,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,913.02/1,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.57

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