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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.84 and 593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.70, 1,445.84 and 593.42 is: 818.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.70 : 1,445.84 = 593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.70/1,445.84 = 593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.70x = 1,445.84 × 593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.70x = 857,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,990.37/1,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.93

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