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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.66, 1,570.20 and 738.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.66, 1,570.20 and 738.62 is: 1,108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.66 : 1,570.20 = 738.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.66/1,570.20 = 738.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.66x = 1,570.20 × 738.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.66x = 1,159,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,781.12/1,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.08

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