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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.93, 1,570.57 and 1,020.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.93, 1,570.57 and 1,020.68 is: 1,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.93 : 1,570.57 = 1,020.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.93/1,570.57 = 1,020.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.93x = 1,570.57 × 1,020.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.93x = 1,603,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,038.98/1,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.72

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