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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.50, 1,448.31 and 583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.50, 1,448.31 and 583.75 is: 805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.50 : 1,448.31 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.50/1,448.31 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.50x = 1,448.31 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.50x = 845,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,450.96/1,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.58

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