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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.18, 1,571.34 and 964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.18, 1,571.34 and 964.56 is: 1,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.18 : 1,571.34 = 964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.18/1,571.34 = 964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.18x = 1,571.34 × 964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.18x = 1,515,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,651.71/1,047.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.37

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