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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.26, 1,445.22 and 581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.26, 1,445.22 and 581.50 is: 802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.26 : 1,445.22 = 581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.26/1,445.22 = 581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.26x = 1,445.22 × 581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.26x = 840,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,395.43/1,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.47

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