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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.87, 1,570.70 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.87, 1,570.70 and 353.88 is: 530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.87 : 1,570.70 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.87/1,570.70 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.87x = 1,570.70 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.87x = 555,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,840.20/1,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.45

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