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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.46, 1,447.38 and 700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.46, 1,447.38 and 700.08 is: 965.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.46 : 1,447.38 = 700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.46/1,447.38 = 700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.46x = 1,447.38 × 700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.46x = 1,013,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,281.79/1,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.53

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