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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.51, 1,570.89 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.51, 1,570.89 and 431.04 is: 646.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.51 : 1,570.89 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.51/1,570.89 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.51x = 1,570.89 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.51x = 677,116.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,116.43/1,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.41

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