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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.75, 1,570.76 and 389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.75, 1,570.76 and 389.10 is: 583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.75 : 1,570.76 = 389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.75/1,570.76 = 389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.75x = 1,570.76 × 389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.75x = 611,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,180.77/1,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.89

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