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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.75, 1,445.90 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.75, 1,445.90 and 582 is: 803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.75 : 1,445.90 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.75/1,445.90 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.75x = 1,445.90 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.75x = 841,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,510.89/1,047.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.16

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