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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.05, 1,570.58 and 890.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.05, 1,570.58 and 890.45 is: 1,335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.05 : 1,570.58 = 890.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.05/1,570.58 = 890.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.05x = 1,570.58 × 890.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.05x = 1,398,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,518.51/1,047.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.68

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