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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.21, 1,570.81 and 760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.21, 1,570.81 and 760.47 is: 1,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.21 : 1,570.81 = 760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.21/1,570.81 = 760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.21x = 1,570.81 × 760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.21x = 1,194,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,553.88/1,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.70

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