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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.96, 1,881.95 and 1,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.96, 1,881.95 and 1,047.74 is: 1,446.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.96 : 1,881.95 = 1,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.96/1,881.95 = 1,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.96x = 1,881.95 × 1,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.96x = 1,971,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,779.64/1,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.69

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