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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.26, 1,570.12 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.26, 1,570.12 and 499.12 is: 748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.26 : 1,570.12 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.26/1,570.12 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.26x = 1,570.12 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.26x = 783,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,678.29/1,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.31

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