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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.92, 1,571.99 and 423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.92, 1,571.99 and 423.43 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.92 : 1,571.99 = 423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.92/1,571.99 = 423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.92x = 1,571.99 × 423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.92x = 665,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,631.97/1,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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