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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.88, 1,570.15 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.88, 1,570.15 and 554.28 is: 830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.88 : 1,570.15 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.88/1,570.15 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.88x = 1,570.15 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.88x = 870,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,302.74/1,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.54

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