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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.24, 1,569.48 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.24, 1,569.48 and 430.20 is: 644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.24 : 1,569.48 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.24/1,569.48 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.24x = 1,569.48 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.24x = 675,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,190.30/1,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.73

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