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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.32, 1,448.04 and 583.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.32, 1,448.04 and 583.57 is: 805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.32 : 1,448.04 = 583.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.32/1,448.04 = 583.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.32x = 1,448.04 × 583.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.32x = 845,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,032.70/1,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.31

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