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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.58, 1,569.99 and 937.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.58, 1,569.99 and 937.24 is: 1,404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.58 : 1,569.99 = 937.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.58/1,569.99 = 937.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.58x = 1,569.99 × 937.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.58x = 1,471,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,457.43/1,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.63

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