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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.79, 1,570.87 and 608.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.79, 1,570.87 and 608.37 is: 912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.79 : 1,570.87 = 608.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.79/1,570.87 = 608.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.79x = 1,570.87 × 608.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.79x = 955,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,659.29/1,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.07

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