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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.30, 1,445.25 and 581.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.30, 1,445.25 and 581.55 is: 802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.30 : 1,445.25 = 581.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.30/1,445.25 = 581.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.30x = 1,445.25 × 581.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.30x = 840,485.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,485.14/1,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.53

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