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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.64, 1,570.56 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.64, 1,570.56 and 397.20 is: 596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.64 : 1,570.56 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.64/1,570.56 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.64x = 1,570.56 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.64x = 623,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,826.43/1,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.03

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