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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.48, 1,445.70 and 605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.48, 1,445.70 and 605.52 is: 835.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.48 : 1,445.70 = 605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.48/1,445.70 = 605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.48x = 1,445.70 × 605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.48x = 875,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,400.26/1,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.72

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