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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.56, 1,573.56 and 775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.56, 1,573.56 and 775.35 is: 1,163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.56 : 1,573.56 = 775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.56/1,573.56 = 775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.56x = 1,573.56 × 775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.56x = 1,220,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,059.75/1,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.56

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