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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.23, 1,570.74 and 353.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.23, 1,570.74 and 353.87 is: 530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.23 : 1,570.74 = 353.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.23/1,570.74 = 353.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.23x = 1,570.74 × 353.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.23x = 555,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,829.91/1,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.76

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