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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.48, 1,445.62 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.48, 1,445.62 and 581.88 is: 803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.48 : 1,445.62 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.48/1,445.62 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.48x = 1,445.62 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.48x = 841,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,177.37/1,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.05

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