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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.14, 1,447.83 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.14, 1,447.83 and 583.39 is: 805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.14 : 1,447.83 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.14/1,447.83 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.14x = 1,447.83 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.14x = 844,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,649.54/1,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.09

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