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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.08 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.08 and 397.92 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,570.08 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,570.08 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,570.08 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 624,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,766.23/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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