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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.78, 1,446.39 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.78, 1,446.39 and 697.86 is: 963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.78 : 1,446.39 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.78/1,446.39 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.78x = 1,446.39 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.78x = 1,009,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,377.73/1,047.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.35

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