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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.45, 1,447.52 and 675.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.45, 1,447.52 and 675.86 is: 932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.45 : 1,447.52 = 675.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.45/1,447.52 = 675.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.45x = 1,447.52 × 675.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.45x = 978,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,310.25/1,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.22

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