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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.14, 1,568.23 and 738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.14, 1,568.23 and 738.96 is: 1,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.14 : 1,568.23 = 738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.14/1,568.23 = 738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.14x = 1,568.23 × 738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.14x = 1,158,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,855.55/1,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.80

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