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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.53, 1,445.57 and 581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.53, 1,445.57 and 581.75 is: 802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.53 : 1,445.57 = 581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.53/1,445.57 = 581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.53x = 1,445.57 × 581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.53x = 840,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,957.44/1,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.80

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