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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.34, 1,570.07 and 676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.34, 1,570.07 and 676.15 is: 1,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.34 : 1,570.07 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.34/1,570.07 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.34x = 1,570.07 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.34x = 1,061,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,602.83/1,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.62

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