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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.61, 1,569.75 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.61, 1,569.75 and 397.19 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.61 : 1,569.75 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.61/1,569.75 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.61x = 1,569.75 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.61x = 623,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,489.00/1,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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