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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049, 1,447.62 and 583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049, 1,447.62 and 583.34 is: 805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049 : 1,447.62 = 583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049/1,447.62 = 583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049x = 1,447.62 × 583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049x = 844,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,454.65/1,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.01

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