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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.52, 1,571.28 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.52, 1,571.28 and 663.04 is: 994.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.52 : 1,571.28 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.52/1,571.28 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.52x = 1,571.28 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.52x = 1,041,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,821.49/1,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.56

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