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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.73, 1,446.84 and 675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.73, 1,446.84 and 675.58 is: 932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.73 : 1,446.84 = 675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.73/1,446.84 = 675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.73x = 1,446.84 × 675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.73x = 977,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,456.17/1,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.93

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