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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.08, 1,569 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.08, 1,569 and 397.46 is: 595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.08 : 1,569 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.08/1,569 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.08x = 1,569 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.08x = 623,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,614.74/1,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.58

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