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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.67, 1,570.27 and 397.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.67, 1,570.27 and 397.05 is: 595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.67 : 1,570.27 = 397.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.67/1,570.27 = 397.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.67x = 1,570.27 × 397.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.67x = 623,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,475.70/1,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.68

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