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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.88, 1,447.45 and 583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.88, 1,447.45 and 583.13 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.88 : 1,447.45 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.88/1,447.45 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.88x = 1,447.45 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.88x = 844,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,042.82/1,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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