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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.13, 1,570.54 and 636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.13, 1,570.54 and 636.15 is: 954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.13 : 1,570.54 = 636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.13/1,570.54 = 636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.13x = 1,570.54 × 636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.13x = 999,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,099.02/1,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.13

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