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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.99, 1,570.87 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.99, 1,570.87 and 430.53 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.99 : 1,570.87 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.99/1,570.87 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.99x = 1,570.87 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.99x = 676,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,306.66/1,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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