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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.08, 1,570.53 and 636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.08, 1,570.53 and 636.10 is: 954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.08 : 1,570.53 = 636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.08/1,570.53 = 636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.08x = 1,570.53 × 636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.08x = 999,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,014.13/1,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.10

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