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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.67, 1,445.80 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.67, 1,445.80 and 575.55 is: 794.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.67 : 1,445.80 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.67/1,445.80 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.67x = 1,445.80 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.67x = 832,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,128.75/1,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.27

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