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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.56, 1,565.60 and 735.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.56, 1,565.60 and 735.74 is: 1,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.56 : 1,565.60 = 735.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.56/1,565.60 = 735.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.56x = 1,565.60 × 735.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.56x = 1,151,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,866.72/1,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.67

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