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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.32, 1,568.22 and 737.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.32, 1,568.22 and 737.49 is: 1,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.32 : 1,568.22 = 737.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.32/1,568.22 = 737.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.32x = 1,568.22 × 737.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.32x = 1,156,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,546.57/1,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.30

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