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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.69, 1,571.48 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.69, 1,571.48 and 354.13 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.69 : 1,571.48 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.69/1,571.48 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.69x = 1,571.48 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.69x = 556,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,508.21/1,047.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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