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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.82, 1,572.44 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.82, 1,572.44 and 363.82 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.82 : 1,572.44 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.82/1,572.44 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.82x = 1,572.44 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.82x = 572,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,085.12/1,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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