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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.16, 1,573.44 and 932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.16, 1,573.44 and 932.68 is: 1,401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.16 : 1,573.44 = 932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.16/1,573.44 = 932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.16x = 1,573.44 × 932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.16x = 1,467,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,516.02/1,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.42

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