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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.34, 1,448.11 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.34, 1,448.11 and 583.59 is: 805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.34 : 1,448.11 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.34/1,448.11 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.34x = 1,448.11 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.34x = 845,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,102.51/1,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.37

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