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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.80, 1,571.70 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.80, 1,571.70 and 498.32 is: 747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.80 : 1,571.70 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.80/1,571.70 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.80x = 1,571.70 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.80x = 783,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,209.54/1,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.48

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