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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.52, 1,447.14 and 787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.52, 1,447.14 and 787.08 is: 1,085.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.52 : 1,447.14 = 787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.52/1,447.14 = 787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.52x = 1,447.14 × 787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.52x = 1,139,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,014.95/1,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.27

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