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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.95, 1,771.41 and 1,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.95, 1,771.41 and 1,047.48 is: 1,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.95 : 1,771.41 = 1,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.95/1,771.41 = 1,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.95x = 1,771.41 × 1,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.95x = 1,855,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,516.55/1,283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.17

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