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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.72, 1,570.30 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.72, 1,570.30 and 397.44 is: 596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.72 : 1,570.30 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.72/1,570.30 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.72x = 1,570.30 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.72x = 624,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,100.03/1,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.24

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