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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.14, 1,446.46 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.14, 1,446.46 and 576.06 is: 794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.14 : 1,446.46 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.14/1,446.46 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.14x = 1,446.46 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.14x = 833,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,247.75/1,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.98

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