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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.27, 1,569.17 and 737.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.27, 1,569.17 and 737.61 is: 1,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.27 : 1,569.17 = 737.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.27/1,569.17 = 737.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.27x = 1,569.17 × 737.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.27x = 1,157,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,431.80/1,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.19

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