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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.60, 1,445.64 and 575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.60, 1,445.64 and 575.48 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.60 : 1,445.64 = 575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.60/1,445.64 = 575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.60x = 1,445.64 × 575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.60x = 831,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,929.68/1,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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