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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.15, 1,570.08 and 353.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.15, 1,570.08 and 353.75 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.15 : 1,570.08 = 353.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.15/1,570.08 = 353.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.15x = 1,570.08 × 353.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.15x = 555,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,419.73/1,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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