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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.60, 1,570.05 and 636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.60, 1,570.05 and 636.30 is: 953.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.60 : 1,570.05 = 636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.60/1,570.05 = 636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.60x = 1,570.05 × 636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.60x = 999,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,022.82/1,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.63

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