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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.28, 1,573.92 and 471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.28, 1,573.92 and 471.78 is: 707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.28 : 1,573.92 = 471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.28/1,573.92 = 471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.28x = 1,573.92 × 471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.28x = 742,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,543.98/1,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.67

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