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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.75, 1,569.57 and 718.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.75, 1,569.57 and 718.65 is: 1,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.75 : 1,569.57 = 718.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.75/1,569.57 = 718.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.75x = 1,569.57 × 718.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.75x = 1,127,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,971.48/1,047.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.57

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