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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.20, 1,571.82 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.20, 1,571.82 and 470.70 is: 705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.20 : 1,571.82 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.20/1,571.82 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.20x = 1,571.82 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.20x = 739,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,855.67/1,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.83

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