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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.70, 1,567.35 and 737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.70, 1,567.35 and 737.70 is: 1,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.70 : 1,567.35 = 737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.70/1,567.35 = 737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.70x = 1,567.35 × 737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.70x = 1,156,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,234.10/1,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.82

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