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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.91, 1,570.38 and 353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.91, 1,570.38 and 353.86 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.91 : 1,570.38 = 353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.91/1,570.38 = 353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.91x = 1,570.38 × 353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.91x = 555,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,694.67/1,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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