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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.71, 1,571.82 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.71, 1,571.82 and 740.16 is: 1,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.71 : 1,571.82 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.71/1,571.82 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.71x = 1,571.82 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.71x = 1,163,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,399.68/1,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.42

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