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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.33, 1,445.33 and 575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.33, 1,445.33 and 575.27 is: 793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.33 : 1,445.33 = 575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.33/1,445.33 = 575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.33x = 1,445.33 × 575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.33x = 831,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,444.89/1,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.87

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