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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.60, 1,571.04 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.60, 1,571.04 and 499.68 is: 749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.60 : 1,571.04 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.60/1,571.04 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.60x = 1,571.04 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.60x = 785,017.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,017.27/1,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.35

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