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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.45, 1,445.46 and 581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.45, 1,445.46 and 581.70 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.45 : 1,445.46 = 581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.45/1,445.46 = 581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.45x = 1,445.46 × 581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.45x = 840,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,824.08/1,047.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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