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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.29, 1,445.28 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.29, 1,445.28 and 575.18 is: 793.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.29 : 1,445.28 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.29/1,445.28 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.29x = 1,445.28 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.29x = 831,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,288.92/1,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.75

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