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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.86, 1,447.49 and 583.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.86, 1,447.49 and 583.11 is: 804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.86 : 1,447.49 = 583.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.86/1,447.49 = 583.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.86x = 1,447.49 × 583.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.86x = 844,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,042.98/1,048.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.72

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