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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.92, 1,573.71 and 965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.92, 1,573.71 and 965.50 is: 1,449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.92 : 1,573.71 = 965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.92/1,573.71 = 965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.92x = 1,573.71 × 965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.92x = 1,519,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,412.18/1,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.93

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