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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.82, 1,444.65 and 581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.82, 1,444.65 and 581.07 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.82 : 1,444.65 = 581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.82/1,444.65 = 581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.82x = 1,444.65 × 581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.82x = 839,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,442.78/1,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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