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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.46, 1,571.28 and 499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.46, 1,571.28 and 499.90 is: 749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.46 : 1,571.28 = 499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.46/1,571.28 = 499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.46x = 1,571.28 × 499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.46x = 785,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,482.87/1,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.89

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