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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.56, 1,447.27 and 717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.56, 1,447.27 and 717.46 is: 989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.56 : 1,447.27 = 717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.56/1,447.27 = 717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.56x = 1,447.27 × 717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.56x = 1,038,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,352.92/1,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.32

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