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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.15, 1,447.41 and 675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.15, 1,447.41 and 675.77 is: 933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.15 : 1,447.41 = 675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.15/1,447.41 = 675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.15x = 1,447.41 × 675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.15x = 978,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,109.02/1,048.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.18

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