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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.86, 1,444.74 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.86, 1,444.74 and 581.14 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.86 : 1,444.74 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.86/1,444.74 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.86x = 1,444.74 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.86x = 839,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,596.20/1,046.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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