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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.98, 1,570.74 and 771.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.98, 1,570.74 and 771.51 is: 1,156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.98 : 1,570.74 = 771.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.98/1,570.74 = 771.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.98x = 1,570.74 × 771.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.98x = 1,211,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,841.62/1,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.37

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