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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.70, 1,448.54 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.70, 1,448.54 and 583.94 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.70 : 1,448.54 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.70/1,448.54 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.70x = 1,448.54 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.70x = 845,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,860.45/1,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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