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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.11, 1,446.35 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.11, 1,446.35 and 582.39 is: 803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.11 : 1,446.35 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.11/1,446.35 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.11x = 1,446.35 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.11x = 842,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,339.78/1,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.67

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