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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,573.14 and 659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,573.14 and 659.38 is: 990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,573.14 = 659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,573.14 = 659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,573.14 × 659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 1,037,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,297.05/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.01

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