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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,445.04 and 581.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,445.04 and 581.38 is: 802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,445.04 = 581.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,445.04 = 581.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,445.04 × 581.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 840,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,117.36/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.31

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