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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.64, 1,448.56 and 583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.64, 1,448.56 and 583.90 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.64 : 1,448.56 = 583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.64/1,448.56 = 583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.64x = 1,448.56 × 583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.64x = 845,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,814.18/1,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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