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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.95, 1,572.68 and 844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.95, 1,572.68 and 844.97 is: 1,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.95 : 1,572.68 = 844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.95/1,572.68 = 844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.95x = 1,572.68 × 844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.95x = 1,328,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,865.60/1,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.07

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