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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.32, 1,569.34 and 661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.32, 1,569.34 and 661.76 is: 991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.32 : 1,569.34 = 661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.32/1,569.34 = 661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.32x = 1,569.34 × 661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.32x = 1,038,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,526.44/1,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.60

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