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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.78, 1,570.80 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.78, 1,570.80 and 398.06 is: 597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.78 : 1,570.80 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.78/1,570.80 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.78x = 1,570.80 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.78x = 625,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,272.65/1,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.33

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