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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047, 1,569.40 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047, 1,569.40 and 353.43 is: 529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047 : 1,569.40 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047/1,569.40 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047x = 1,569.40 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047x = 554,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,673.04/1,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.77

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