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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.03, 1,571.09 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.03, 1,571.09 and 398.22 is: 597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.03 : 1,571.09 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.03/1,571.09 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.03x = 1,571.09 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.03x = 625,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,637.47/1,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.54

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