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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.03, 1,571.60 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.03, 1,571.60 and 431.10 is: 647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.03 : 1,571.60 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.03/1,571.60 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.03x = 1,571.60 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.03x = 677,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,513.42/1,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.08

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