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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.19, 1,570.06 and 608.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.19, 1,570.06 and 608.71 is: 912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.19 : 1,570.06 = 608.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.19/1,570.06 = 608.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.19x = 1,570.06 × 608.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.19x = 955,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,711.22/1,047.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.64

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