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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.48, 1,448.32 and 577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.48, 1,448.32 and 577.42 is: 796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.48 : 1,448.32 = 577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.48/1,448.32 = 577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.48x = 1,448.32 × 577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.48x = 836,283.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,283.14/1,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.85

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