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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.11, 1,569.53 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.11, 1,569.53 and 430.65 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.11 : 1,569.53 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.11/1,569.53 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.11x = 1,569.53 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.11x = 675,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,923.37/1,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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