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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,571.40 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,571.40 and 534 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,571.40 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,571.40 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,571.40 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 839,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,127.60/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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