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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,569.92 and 738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,569.92 and 738.12 is: 1,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,569.92 = 738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,569.92 = 738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,569.92 × 738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 1,158,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,789.35/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.97

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