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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.52, 1,446.99 and 576.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.52, 1,446.99 and 576.43 is: 795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.52 : 1,446.99 = 576.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.52/1,446.99 = 576.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.52x = 1,446.99 × 576.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.52x = 834,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,088.09/1,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.49

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