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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.78, 1,447.26 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.78, 1,447.26 and 583 is: 804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.78 : 1,447.26 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.78/1,447.26 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.78x = 1,447.26 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.78x = 843,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,752.58/1,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.51

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