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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.82 and 575.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.82 and 575.63 is: 794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.70 : 1,445.82 = 575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.70/1,445.82 = 575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.70x = 1,445.82 × 575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.70x = 832,263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,263.14/1,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.37

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