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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.53, 1,570.48 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.53, 1,570.48 and 470 is: 704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.53 : 1,570.48 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.53/1,570.48 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.53x = 1,570.48 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.53x = 738,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,125.60/1,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.63

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