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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.25, 1,571.60 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.25, 1,571.60 and 363.25 is: 545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.25 : 1,571.60 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.25/1,571.60 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.25x = 1,571.60 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.25x = 570,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,881.88/1,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.12

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