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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.54, 1,566.66 and 932.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.54, 1,566.66 and 932.82 is: 1,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.54 : 1,566.66 = 932.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.54/1,566.66 = 932.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.54x = 1,566.66 × 932.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.54x = 1,461,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,411.78/1,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.09

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