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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.48, 1,572.34 and 788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.48, 1,572.34 and 788.22 is: 1,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.48 : 1,572.34 = 788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.48/1,572.34 = 788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.48x = 1,572.34 × 788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.48x = 1,239,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,349.83/1,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.17

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