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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.84, 1,570.20 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.84, 1,570.20 and 353.92 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.84 : 1,570.20 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.84/1,570.20 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.84x = 1,570.20 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.84x = 555,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,725.18/1,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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