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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.27, 1,571.03 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.27, 1,571.03 and 353.70 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.27 : 1,571.03 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.27/1,571.03 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.27x = 1,571.03 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.27x = 555,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,671.54/1,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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