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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.01, 1,570.51 and 499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.01, 1,570.51 and 499.58 is: 749.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.01 : 1,570.51 = 499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.01/1,570.51 = 499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.01x = 1,570.51 × 499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.01x = 784,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,595.39/1,047.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.37

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