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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.91, 1,446.05 and 575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.91, 1,446.05 and 575.77 is: 794.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.91 : 1,446.05 = 575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.91/1,446.05 = 575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.91x = 1,446.05 × 575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.91x = 832,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,582.10/1,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.52

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