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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.26, 1,571.19 and 430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.26, 1,571.19 and 430.99 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.26 : 1,571.19 = 430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.26/1,571.19 = 430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.26x = 1,571.19 × 430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.26x = 677,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,167.18/1,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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