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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.79, 1,445.96 and 575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.79, 1,445.96 and 575.73 is: 794.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.79 : 1,445.96 = 575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.79/1,445.96 = 575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.79x = 1,445.96 × 575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.79x = 832,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,482.55/1,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.51

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