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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.08, 1,572.54 and 941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.08, 1,572.54 and 941.08 is: 1,410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.08 : 1,572.54 = 941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.08/1,572.54 = 941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.08x = 1,572.54 × 941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.08x = 1,479,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,885.94/1,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.65

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