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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.92, 1,445.98 and 582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.92, 1,445.98 and 582.28 is: 803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.92 : 1,445.98 = 582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.92/1,445.98 = 582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.92x = 1,445.98 × 582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.92x = 841,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,965.23/1,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.46

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