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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.27, 1,572.90 and 742.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.27, 1,572.90 and 742.09 is: 1,113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.27 : 1,572.90 = 742.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.27/1,572.90 = 742.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.27x = 1,572.90 × 742.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.27x = 1,167,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,233.36/1,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.49

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