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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.93, 1,444.73 and 581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.93, 1,444.73 and 581.18 is: 802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.93 : 1,444.73 = 581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.93/1,444.73 = 581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.93x = 1,444.73 × 581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.93x = 839,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,638.05/1,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.00

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