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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.12, 1,447.92 and 635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.12, 1,447.92 and 635.12 is: 876.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.12 : 1,447.92 = 635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.12/1,447.92 = 635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.12x = 1,447.92 × 635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.12x = 919,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,602.95/1,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.55

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