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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.40, 1,567.68 and 721.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.40, 1,567.68 and 721.78 is: 1,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.40 : 1,567.68 = 721.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.40/1,567.68 = 721.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.40x = 1,567.68 × 721.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.40x = 1,131,520.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,520.07/1,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.31

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