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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.40, 1,570.53 and 422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.40, 1,570.53 and 422.14 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.40 : 1,570.53 = 422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.40/1,570.53 = 422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.40x = 1,570.53 × 422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.40x = 662,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,983.53/1,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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