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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.68, 1,445.80 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.68, 1,445.80 and 575.58 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.68 : 1,445.80 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.68/1,445.80 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.68x = 1,445.80 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.68x = 832,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,174.56/1,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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