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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.13, 1,447.17 and 787.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.13, 1,447.17 and 787.58 is: 1,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.13 : 1,447.17 = 787.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.13/1,447.17 = 787.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.13x = 1,447.17 × 787.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.13x = 1,139,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,762.15/1,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.42

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