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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.82, 1,570.65 and 471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.82, 1,570.65 and 471.10 is: 706.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.82 : 1,570.65 = 471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.82/1,570.65 = 471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.82x = 1,570.65 × 471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.82x = 739,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,933.22/1,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.16

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