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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.54, 2,023.98 and 1,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.54, 2,023.98 and 1,047.12 is: 1,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.54 : 2,023.98 = 1,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.54/2,023.98 = 1,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.54x = 2,023.98 × 1,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.54x = 2,119,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,349.94/1,467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.15

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