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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.28, 1,445.23 and 575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.28, 1,445.23 and 575.16 is: 793.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.28 : 1,445.23 = 575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.28/1,445.23 = 575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.28x = 1,445.23 × 575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.28x = 831,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,234.62/1,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.71

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