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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.24, 1,445.20 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.24, 1,445.20 and 581.52 is: 802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.24 : 1,445.20 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.24/1,445.20 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.24x = 1,445.20 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.24x = 840,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,412.70/1,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.50

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