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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.40, 1,568.64 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.40, 1,568.64 and 397.59 is: 596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.40 : 1,568.64 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.40/1,568.64 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.40x = 1,568.64 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.40x = 623,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,675.58/1,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.02

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