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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.75, 1,447.28 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.75, 1,447.28 and 583 is: 804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.75 : 1,447.28 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.75/1,447.28 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.75x = 1,447.28 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.75x = 843,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,764.24/1,048.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.54

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