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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.13, 1,569.49 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.13, 1,569.49 and 585.12 is: 877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.13 : 1,569.49 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.13/1,569.49 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.13x = 1,569.49 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.13x = 918,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,344.41/1,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.01

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