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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.53, 1,448.32 and 583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.53, 1,448.32 and 583.75 is: 805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.53 : 1,448.32 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.53/1,448.32 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.53x = 1,448.32 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.53x = 845,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,456.80/1,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.56

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