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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.84, 1,577.95 and 912.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.84, 1,577.95 and 912.51 is: 1,374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.84 : 1,577.95 = 912.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.84/1,577.95 = 912.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.84x = 1,577.95 × 912.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.84x = 1,439,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,895.15/1,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.16

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