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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.55, 1,570.05 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.55, 1,570.05 and 397.29 is: 596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.55 : 1,570.05 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.55/1,570.05 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.55x = 1,570.05 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.55x = 623,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,765.16/1,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.02

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