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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,572.27 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,572.27 and 682.60 is: 1,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,572.27 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,572.27 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,572.27 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 1,073,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,231.50/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.96

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