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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.87, 1,446.10 and 575.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.87, 1,446.10 and 575.81 is: 794.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.87 : 1,446.10 = 575.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.87/1,446.10 = 575.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.87x = 1,446.10 × 575.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.87x = 832,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,675.59/1,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.64

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