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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.32, 1,570.67 and 684.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.32, 1,570.67 and 684.03 is: 1,025.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.32 : 1,570.67 = 684.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.32/1,570.67 = 684.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.32x = 1,570.67 × 684.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.32x = 1,074,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,381.98/1,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.84

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