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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.39, 1,570.65 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.39, 1,570.65 and 430.68 is: 645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.39 : 1,570.65 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.39/1,570.65 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.39x = 1,570.65 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.39x = 676,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,447.54/1,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.84

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