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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.64, 1,452.30 and 1,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.64, 1,452.30 and 1,006.60 is: 1,395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.64 : 1,452.30 = 1,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.64/1,452.30 = 1,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.64x = 1,452.30 × 1,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.64x = 1,461,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,885.18/1,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.41

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