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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.28, 1,445.60 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.28, 1,445.60 and 675.28 is: 932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.28 : 1,445.60 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.28/1,445.60 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.28x = 1,445.60 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.28x = 976,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,184.77/1,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.11

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