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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.83, 1,570.28 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.83, 1,570.28 and 388.77 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.83 : 1,570.28 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.83/1,570.28 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.83x = 1,570.28 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.83x = 610,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,477.76/1,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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