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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.17, 1,570.93 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.17, 1,570.93 and 353.88 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.17 : 1,570.93 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.17/1,570.93 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.17x = 1,570.93 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.17x = 555,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,927.04/1,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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