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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.15, 1,570.73 and 946.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.15, 1,570.73 and 946.35 is: 1,419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.15 : 1,570.73 = 946.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.15/1,570.73 = 946.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.15x = 1,570.73 × 946.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.15x = 1,486,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,460.34/1,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.53

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