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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.16, 1,445.08 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.16, 1,445.08 and 581.41 is: 802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.16 : 1,445.08 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.16/1,445.08 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.16x = 1,445.08 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.16x = 840,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,183.96/1,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.35

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