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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.44, 1,571.16 and 665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.44, 1,571.16 and 665.12 is: 997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.44 : 1,571.16 = 665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.44/1,571.16 = 665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.44x = 1,571.16 × 665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.44x = 1,045,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,009.94/1,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.68

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