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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.04, 1,572.24 and 773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.04, 1,572.24 and 773.04 is: 1,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.04 : 1,572.24 = 773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.04/1,572.24 = 773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.04x = 1,572.24 × 773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.04x = 1,215,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,404.41/1,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.59

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