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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.32, 1,570.16 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.32, 1,570.16 and 397.04 is: 595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.32 : 1,570.16 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.32/1,570.16 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.32x = 1,570.16 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.32x = 623,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,416.33/1,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.82

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