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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.73, 1,570.37 and 771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.73, 1,570.37 and 771.26 is: 1,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.73 : 1,570.37 = 771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.73/1,570.37 = 771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.73x = 1,570.37 × 771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.73x = 1,211,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,151.86/1,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.98

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