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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.17, 1,570.49 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.17, 1,570.49 and 306.78 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.17 : 1,570.49 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.17/1,570.49 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.17x = 1,570.49 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.17x = 481,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,793.39/1,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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