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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.92, 1,447.44 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.92, 1,447.44 and 583.08 is: 804.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.92 : 1,447.44 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.92/1,447.44 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.92x = 1,447.44 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.92x = 843,973.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,973.32/1,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.61

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