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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.92, 1,567.08 and 737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.92, 1,567.08 and 737.22 is: 1,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.92 : 1,567.08 = 737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.92/1,567.08 = 737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.92x = 1,567.08 × 737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.92x = 1,155,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,282.72/1,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.56

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