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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.54, 1,568.88 and 1,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.54, 1,568.88 and 1,011.09 is: 1,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.54 : 1,568.88 = 1,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.54/1,568.88 = 1,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.54x = 1,568.88 × 1,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.54x = 1,586,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,278.88/1,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.29

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