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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.02, 1,570.99 and 499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.02, 1,570.99 and 499.13 is: 748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.02 : 1,570.99 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.02/1,570.99 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.02x = 1,570.99 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.02x = 784,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,128.24/1,047.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.91

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