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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.52, 1,448.32 and 583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.52, 1,448.32 and 583.76 is: 805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.52 : 1,448.32 = 583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.52/1,448.32 = 583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.52x = 1,448.32 × 583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.52x = 845,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,471.28/1,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.58

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