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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.47, 1,547.21 and 398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.47, 1,547.21 and 398.23 is: 597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.47 : 1,547.21 = 398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.47/1,547.21 = 398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.47x = 1,547.21 × 398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.47x = 616,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,145.44/1,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.35

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