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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.95, 1,569.59 and 718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.95, 1,569.59 and 718.10 is: 1,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.95 : 1,569.59 = 718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.95/1,569.59 = 718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.95x = 1,569.59 × 718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.95x = 1,127,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,122.58/1,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.55

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