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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.33, 1,571.03 and 354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.33, 1,571.03 and 354.00 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.33 : 1,571.03 = 354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.33/1,571.03 = 354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.33x = 1,571.03 × 354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.33x = 556,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,150.07/1,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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