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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.38, 1,445.40 and 581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.38, 1,445.40 and 581.66 is: 802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.38 : 1,445.40 = 581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.38/1,445.40 = 581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.38x = 1,445.40 × 581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.38x = 840,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,731.36/1,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.70

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