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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.72 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.72 and 389.16 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,570.72 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,570.72 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,570.72 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 611,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,261.40/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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