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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.02, 1,567.77 and 737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.02, 1,567.77 and 737.41 is: 1,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.02 : 1,567.77 = 737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.02/1,567.77 = 737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.02x = 1,567.77 × 737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.02x = 1,156,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,089.28/1,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.23

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