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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.29, 1,447.14 and 752.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.29, 1,447.14 and 752.05 is: 1,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.29 : 1,447.14 = 752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.29/1,447.14 = 752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.29x = 1,447.14 × 752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.29x = 1,088,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,321.64/1,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.18

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