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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.66, 1,570 and 771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.66, 1,570 and 771.58 is: 1,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.66 : 1,570 = 771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.66/1,570 = 771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.66x = 1,570 × 771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.66x = 1,211,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,380.60/1,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.27

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