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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,570.65 and 990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,570.65 and 990.40 is: 1,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,570.65 = 990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,570.65 = 990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,570.65 × 990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 1,555,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,571.76/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.60

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