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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.47, 1,442.09 and 647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.47, 1,442.09 and 647.03 is: 892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.47 : 1,442.09 = 647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.47/1,442.09 = 647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.47x = 1,442.09 × 647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.47x = 933,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,065.05/1,045.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.48

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