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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.11, 1,570.07 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.11, 1,570.07 and 430.31 is: 645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.11 : 1,570.07 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.11/1,570.07 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.11x = 1,570.07 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.11x = 675,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,622.58/1,047.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.22

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