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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.64 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.64 and 267.12 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,570.64 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,570.64 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,570.64 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 419,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,549.36/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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