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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.14, 1,445.10 and 581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.14, 1,445.10 and 581.40 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.14 : 1,445.10 = 581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.14/1,445.10 = 581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.14x = 1,445.10 × 581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.14x = 840,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,181.14/1,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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