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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.98, 1,567.87 and 756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.98, 1,567.87 and 756.05 is: 1,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.98 : 1,567.87 = 756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.98/1,567.87 = 756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.98x = 1,567.87 × 756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.98x = 1,185,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,378.38/1,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.11

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