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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.19, 1,570.80 and 499.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.19, 1,570.80 and 499.09 is: 748.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.19 : 1,570.80 = 499.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.19/1,570.80 = 499.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.19x = 1,570.80 × 499.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.19x = 783,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,970.57/1,047.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.64

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