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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047, 1,569.87 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047, 1,569.87 and 353.52 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047 : 1,569.87 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047/1,569.87 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047x = 1,569.87 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047x = 554,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,980.44/1,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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