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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.92, 1,572.07 and 345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.92, 1,572.07 and 345.17 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.92 : 1,572.07 = 345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.92/1,572.07 = 345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.92x = 1,572.07 × 345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.92x = 542,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,628.72/1,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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