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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.23, 1,567.59 and 736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.23, 1,567.59 and 736.68 is: 1,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.23 : 1,567.59 = 736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.23/1,567.59 = 736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.23x = 1,567.59 × 736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.23x = 1,154,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,812.20/1,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.78

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