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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.29, 1,570.69 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.29, 1,570.69 and 353.78 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.29 : 1,570.69 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.29/1,570.69 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.29x = 1,570.69 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.29x = 555,678.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,678.71/1,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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