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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.76, 1,570.66 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.76, 1,570.66 and 740.58 is: 1,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.76 : 1,570.66 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.76/1,570.66 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.76x = 1,570.66 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.76x = 1,163,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,199.38/1,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.24

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