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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,570.80 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,570.80 and 608.56 is: 912.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,570.80 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,570.80 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,570.80 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 955,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,926.05/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.93

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