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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.80, 1,444.52 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.80, 1,444.52 and 581.04 is: 801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.80 : 1,444.52 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.80/1,444.52 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.80x = 1,444.52 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.80x = 839,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,323.90/1,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.80

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