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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.48, 1,448.34 and 583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.48, 1,448.34 and 583.72 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.48 : 1,448.34 = 583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.48/1,448.34 = 583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.48x = 1,448.34 × 583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.48x = 845,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,425.02/1,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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