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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.47, 1,580.66 and 1,047.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.47, 1,580.66 and 1,047.03 is: 1,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.47 : 1,580.66 = 1,047.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.47/1,580.66 = 1,047.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.47x = 1,580.66 × 1,047.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.47x = 1,654,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,997.09/1,058.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.58

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