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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.24, 1,570.58 and 498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.24, 1,570.58 and 498.33 is: 747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.24 : 1,570.58 = 498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.24/1,570.58 = 498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.24x = 1,570.58 × 498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.24x = 782,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,664.64/1,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.36

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