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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.80, 1,569.94 and 739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.80, 1,569.94 and 739.14 is: 1,107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.80 : 1,569.94 = 739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.80/1,569.94 = 739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.80x = 1,569.94 × 739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.80x = 1,160,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,402.78/1,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.47

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