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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.44, 1,445.48 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.44, 1,445.48 and 575.40 is: 794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.44 : 1,445.48 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.44/1,445.48 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.44x = 1,445.48 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.44x = 831,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,729.19/1,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.06

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