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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.56, 1,445.60 and 575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.56, 1,445.60 and 575.44 is: 794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.56 : 1,445.60 = 575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.56/1,445.60 = 575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.56x = 1,445.60 × 575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.56x = 831,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,856.06/1,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.09

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