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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.60, 1,445.48 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.60, 1,445.48 and 581.76 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.60 : 1,445.48 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.60/1,445.48 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.60x = 1,445.48 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.60x = 840,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,922.44/1,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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