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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.39, 1,570.92 and 354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.39, 1,570.92 and 354.05 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.39 : 1,570.92 = 354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.39/1,570.92 = 354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.39x = 1,570.92 × 354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.39x = 556,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,175.04/1,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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