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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.24, 1,445.24 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.24, 1,445.24 and 575.12 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.24 : 1,445.24 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.24/1,445.24 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.24x = 1,445.24 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.24x = 831,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,176.33/1,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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