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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.73, 1,881.62 and 1,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.73, 1,881.62 and 1,047.50 is: 1,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.73 : 1,881.62 = 1,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.73/1,881.62 = 1,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.73x = 1,881.62 × 1,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.73x = 1,970,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,996.95/1,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.36

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