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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047, 1,570.56 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047, 1,570.56 and 353.70 is: 530.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047 : 1,570.56 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047/1,570.56 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047x = 1,570.56 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047x = 555,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,507.07/1,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.57

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