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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.84, 1,446.76 and 753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.84, 1,446.76 and 753.20 is: 1,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.84 : 1,446.76 = 753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.84/1,446.76 = 753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.84x = 1,446.76 × 753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.84x = 1,089,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,698.77/1,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.95

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