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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,569.65 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,569.65 and 585.12 is: 877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,569.65 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,569.65 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,569.65 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 918,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,433.61/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.10

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