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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.33, 1,441.80 and 784.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.33, 1,441.80 and 784.89 is: 1,080.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.33 : 1,441.80 = 784.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.33/1,441.80 = 784.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.33x = 1,441.80 × 784.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.33x = 1,131,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,654.40/1,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.51

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