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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.16, 1,576.87 and 775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.16, 1,576.87 and 775.16 is: 1,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.16 : 1,576.87 = 775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.16/1,576.87 = 775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.16x = 1,576.87 × 775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.16x = 1,222,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,322.67/1,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.27

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