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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.76, 1,570.23 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.76, 1,570.23 and 397.50 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.76 : 1,570.23 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.76/1,570.23 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.76x = 1,570.23 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.76x = 624,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,166.43/1,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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