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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.91, 1,571.84 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.91, 1,571.84 and 354.58 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.91 : 1,571.84 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.91/1,571.84 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.91x = 1,571.84 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.91x = 557,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,343.03/1,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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