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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.49, 1,571.28 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.49, 1,571.28 and 354.11 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.49 : 1,571.28 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.49/1,571.28 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.49x = 1,571.28 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.49x = 556,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,405.96/1,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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