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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.76, 1,568.40 and 1,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.76, 1,568.40 and 1,019.84 is: 1,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.76 : 1,568.40 = 1,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.76/1,568.40 = 1,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.76x = 1,568.40 × 1,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.76x = 1,599,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,517.06/1,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.32

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