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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.70, 1,570.20 and 498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.70, 1,570.20 and 498.70 is: 747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.70 : 1,570.20 = 498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.70/1,570.20 = 498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.70x = 1,570.20 × 498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.70x = 783,058.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,058.74/1,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.41

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