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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.72, 1,443.88 and 752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.72, 1,443.88 and 752.48 is: 1,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.72 : 1,443.88 = 752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.72/1,443.88 = 752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.72x = 1,443.88 × 752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.72x = 1,086,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,490.82/1,047.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.00

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