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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.30, 1,464.61 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.30, 1,464.61 and 582.80 is: 804.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.30 : 1,464.61 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.30/1,464.61 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.30x = 1,464.61 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.30x = 853,568.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,568.11/1,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.26

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