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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.43, 1,569.84 and 917.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.43, 1,569.84 and 917.13 is: 1,374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.43 : 1,569.84 = 917.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.43/1,569.84 = 917.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.43x = 1,569.84 × 917.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.43x = 1,439,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,747.36/1,047.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.55

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