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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.93, 1,570.62 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.93, 1,570.62 and 353.55 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.93 : 1,570.62 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.93/1,570.62 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.93x = 1,570.62 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.93x = 555,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,291.08/1,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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