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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.88, 1,571.64 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.88, 1,571.64 and 354.53 is: 531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.88 : 1,571.64 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.88/1,571.64 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.88x = 1,571.64 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.88x = 557,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,189.60/1,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.73

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