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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,570.93 and 431.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,570.93 and 431.29 is: 646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,570.93 = 431.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,570.93 = 431.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,570.93 × 431.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 677,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,526.40/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.64

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