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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.02, 1,569.27 and 738.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.02, 1,569.27 and 738.41 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.02 : 1,569.27 = 738.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.02/1,569.27 = 738.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.02x = 1,569.27 × 738.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.02x = 1,158,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,764.66/1,047.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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