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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.32, 1,570.37 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.32, 1,570.37 and 431.46 is: 646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.32 : 1,570.37 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.32/1,570.37 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.32x = 1,570.37 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.32x = 677,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,549.68/1,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.94

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