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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.03, 1,444.91 and 574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.03, 1,444.91 and 574.93 is: 793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.03 : 1,444.91 = 574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.03/1,444.91 = 574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.03x = 1,444.91 × 574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.03x = 830,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,712.01/1,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.40

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