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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.36, 1,571.04 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.36, 1,571.04 and 430.96 is: 646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.36 : 1,571.04 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.36/1,571.04 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.36x = 1,571.04 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.36x = 677,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,055.40/1,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.44

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