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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.28, 1,445.20 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.28, 1,445.20 and 697.92 is: 963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.28 : 1,445.20 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.28/1,445.20 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.28x = 1,445.20 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.28x = 1,008,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,633.98/1,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.10

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