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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.94, 1,571.94 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.94, 1,571.94 and 470.81 is: 706.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.94 : 1,571.94 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.94/1,571.94 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.94x = 1,571.94 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.94x = 740,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,089.00/1,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.23

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